The Artificial Intelligence in Classrooms: Opportunities and Ethical Challenges within the NEP 2020 Framework
Sikha Panja
SACT-II, Department of Education Debra Thana Sahid Kshudiram Smiriti Mahavidyalaya
Sikhapanja01@gmail.com
Submitted on: 20.11.2025
Accepted on: 25.12.2025
Abstract: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India’s education system is a pivotal step toward achieving NEP 2020 goals. AI can revolutionize personalized learning, administrative efficiency, and inclusive access, but it brings challenges like data privacy, algorithmic bias, and the digital divide. Government initiatives like PM eVidya, DIKSHA, and UNICEF’s AI-driven dropout prevention highlight its potential. However, rural infrastructure gaps, inadequate AI literacy among teachers, and ethical concerns hinder implementation. With robust policies, teacher empowerment, and inclusive design, AI can transform Indian education into an equitable, skill-oriented, and future-ready system. Addressing 47.4 million out-of-school children and high dropout rates, AI could help achieve universal education by 2030.
Key Words: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application, National Education Policy-2020(NEP 2020), Personalized Learning, Ethical Challenges, Educational Innovation.