The Chhattisgarh government’s education department is using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve school education and programmes like mid-day meals, a senior official said.
Artificial intelligence systems are being used to monitor student performance, manage sanitation, monitor toilet hygiene and check on staff. A geo-fencing attendance system will ensure presence of teachers in schools to ensure accountability and safety of students, the state education department official said.
Food quality control traditionally relies on manual inspections, a practice prone to limitations and inconsistencies. AI-powered systems will be put in place to analyse the freshness of vegetables, texture of rice and oil content to objectively assess the quality of meals, the official said, adding that the technology will ensure consistent assessment of schools.
The department has set up Vidya Samiksha Kendra in the state capital Raipur to implement the AI system. Another important initiative is to monitor the performance of school students, the official said.
The state government is collaborating with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai to develop software and mobile applications to monitor schools and students. Call centres will also be used for this purpose.
Kendra will be used for online monitoring and data analysis of various beneficiary-oriented programmes being conducted by the school education department. It will be used to provide real-time information about schools and their students.
The Kendra will also collect data on the number of teachers and teaching staff in schools. In future, academic assessment and evaluation of students will be done using artificial intelligence so that attention can be paid to the weaker ones, the official added. The AI-based analysis will be done based on the facilities available in a school, information about teachers and data on academic activities of students.
With the establishment of Vidya Samiksha Kendra, students, parents and teachers will be able to access information and services related to government schemes. A toll-free number will be made available to resolve issues related to students, parents and teachers.
First published: August 22, 2024 | 17:46 IS
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