Delhi Government Launches 'Delhi AI Grind' for Students from Class 6 Onwards
The Delhi government has rolled out Delhi AI Grind, a citywide AI innovation initiative running across all education districts from December to March. It targets students aged 10-25, with participation mandatory for classes 6-9 and 11.
The programme focuses on building AI awareness and training students to solve real problems with AI tools and methods. It sits under the New Era of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Vision (NEEV) initiative.
Governance and Delivery
- Lead agencies: Department of Education (DoE), Higher and Technical Education, in collaboration with the ViSV Foundation.
- Nodal officer: Additional Director of Education for school-level coordination.
- On-ground support: School Innovation Councils and designated NEEV teachers will mentor student teams.
What the Programme Includes
- Orientation sessions for teachers, mentors, campus ambassadors, and students.
- School-level Mini Grinds to develop problem statements and AI-led solutions.
- District-level evaluations and a city-level showcase.
- Prescribed post-programme activities for follow-through and reflection.
Who Should Participate
- Students aged 10-25 years across Delhi schools.
- Mandatory for classes 6-9 and 11.
Key Dates and Actions for Schools
- School registration on the Delhi AI Grind website: December 2-8, 2025
- Nominate up to 5 campus ambassadors: December 2-8, 2025
- Teacher/Mentor/Campus Ambassador orientation: By December 15, 2025
- Student orientation (classes 6-11): Before conducting the Mini Grind
- Student registrations: December 9-24, 2025
- School-level Mini Grinds: December 15-24, 2025
- Internal evaluation: By December 28, 2025
- District/State-level selection: January 1-20, 2026
Implementation Checklist for School Leaders
- Register your school by December 8 and confirm your point of contact.
- Nominate up to five campus ambassadors to coordinate student outreach and logistics.
- Assign your NEEV teacher and engage the School Innovation Council to mentor teams.
- Schedule and deliver orientation sessions before Mini Grinds begin.
- Plan Mini Grind dates, venues, and evaluation panels; align with the internal evaluation deadline.
- Prepare documentation: team lists, problem statements, evaluation sheets, and artifacts for district submission.
- Coordinate with the district team for selection rounds and the city-level showcase.
Where to Find Updates
For official circulars and updates, monitor the Directorate of Education portal: edudel.nic.in. Schools should rely on the latest DoE notices for submission formats, evaluation criteria, and any changes to timelines.
Optional Support for Teacher Upskilling
If your mentors need quick refresher material on AI fundamentals and classroom projects, explore role-based options here: AI courses by job.
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