Overview
- The Punjab government launched Sarbat.AI on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, announcing that AI will be a mandatory subject from Class 1 through 12 under the state education board.
- The rollout is phased with Phase I integrating AI into the Computer Science curriculum for Classes 8–12 and Phase II extending age‑appropriate AI teaching to Classes 1–7.
- Officials say the curriculum was built from pilots and by studying models in Singapore, Finland, the UAE and the US and that it has been aligned with UNESCO’s Ethical AI Framework to teach responsible use.
- The government named Neeev AI as the implementing vendor and cited collaborations with Google, Intel, Canva and FA‑AI; media reports put the programme’s reach at about 25,172 schools and roughly 3.15 million students with 12,424 Computer Science teachers leading Phase I and plans to train over 200,000 teachers.
- Key implementation details such as exact classroom timetables, independent verification of partner roles and on‑the‑ground infrastructure readiness remain to be published and will determine how quickly students see classroom changes and workforce effects.