Chandigarh, Dec 17
Chandigarh University’s principals’ conclave has put AI-enabled classrooms and the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 at the centre of the education agenda. The event framed artificial intelligence not as a threat, but as core infrastructure for future-ready, value-based schooling.
At ‘EdVision: Annual Principals’ Conclave 2025 – Reimagining Education Leadership in the Age of AI’, Chandigarh University showcased how AI-enabled classrooms can personalise learning, support differentiated instruction and offer data-driven assessments. The conclave featured expert talks and tool demonstrations on AI-integrated learning platforms, responsible AI use, and AI-led career pathways, giving principals a concrete sense of classroom-level applications.School leaders from Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana noted that AI is already transforming teaching practices by identifying individual learning gaps, tailoring content and helping students achieve their full potential.
They stressed that AI should be introduced from an early stage in line with the National Education Policy 2020 and treated as core academic infrastructure rather than a mere add-on.
Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh, H. Rajesh Prasad used the platform to firmly link classroom reforms with the national vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He said nation-building must begin at the foundational stage of education, where teachers and school leaders shape children and youth to become ethical, responsible and productive citizens. While acknowledging the importance of infrastructure, agriculture, industry and financial systems, he underlined that a truly developed India must also be inclusive, peaceful and socially responsible.
Prasad emphasised that teachers remain central to this mission even in an AI-driven era, bearing the responsibility of nurturing values, critical thinking and moral judgment in young minds. Artificial intelligence, he argued, should function as an enabling force that enhances learning, not as a replacement for human educators.
Speakers and panellists repeatedly highlighted the need for ethical, regulated and responsible use of AI in schools. Prasad cautioned that while AI tools can enhance engagement and efficiency, educators must guide students to use technology wisely and not lose sight of creativity, empathy and human intelligence.
Vice President, Centre of Excellence, cloudEQ, Nishant Johar described AI as being on the cusp of becoming a “new synonym for education”, but insisted that nothing can replace human intelligence and clear rules are needed to govern student use.Vice-Chancellor of Chandigarh University, Dr Raviraja N. Seetharam, said integrating AI into teaching, curriculum and research is essential to prepare students for future challenges while ensuring holistic, value-based education. The conclave’s discussions consistently framed AI as a partner to teachers, strengthening, rather than diluting, the humanistic goals of schooling.
More than 150 principals from government and private schools across Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana were felicitated for promoting academic excellence and high standards in school education. Their participation in panels and discussions underlined a shared commitment to reimagining school leadership in the AI era.
Many principals shared practical insights on implementing AI for school administration, assessments and classroom support while addressing challenges such as capacity building and change management.
The conclave concluded with a pledge to deepen collaboration between schools and Chandigarh University in research, skill development and training for teachers and administrators. This partnership aims to build future-ready, AI-enabled, value-driven classrooms that directly contribute to the broader national goal of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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