# NCERT introduces AI and computational thinking module for Classes 9 to 12 2026-10-24T08:01:40+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 2 independent outlets The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has developed an introductory module on Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence for students in Classes 9 to 12, aligned with the National Education Policy 2020. The module uses an experiential, activity-based learning approach through discussions, practical exercises, experimentation and reflection. Designed for students with no prior knowledge of AI, the module promotes critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving. It explains how AI works, its applications, possibilities and limitations. Activities can be conducted with or without digital devices, ensuring participation across schools with varying resources. A key component addresses safe and responsible use of AI, including data privacy, misinformation, fairness, digital security and critical verification of AI-generated content. The initiative emphasises that human judgement, creativity and ethical responsibility remain central to learning. ## Indian Opinion Analysis Both India Today and The Indian Express report the NCERT module as a policy-aligned initiative with identical facts, using wire-like neutral language. Neither source leads with criticism, omits any stated downside, or frames the module as inadequate. The coverage is uniform straight reporting that simply describes the module's features and stated goals. The takeaway is the module's design for low-tech environments, which the sources both note, and its focus on ethical AI use, a point both outlets emphasise equally. ## Coverage Coverage: 2 sources, 2 neutral - indiatoday.in (neutral report) Straight descriptive coverage of module features, no critique or spin. - indianexpress.com (neutral report) Brief factual report with direct quotes from NCERT, no added framing. This brief was synthesised by AI from the 2 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry. Tags: Ministry of Education, National Education Policy 2020, NCERT Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/ncert-introduces-ai-and-computational-thinking-module-for-classes-9-to-12/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/ncert-introduces-ai-and-computational-thinking-module-for-classes-9-to-12/#story-in-brief How this brief was made: an AI model read the reports linked above and wrote this summary and analysis, which were published automatically. Published briefs are sampled every hour by an automated quality check; the editor verifies its findings and approves corrections, and corrected briefs carry a dated correction line. Stance labels are editorial classifications of how each outlet framed this story, assigned by the same model, not ratings of the outlets. We do no original reporting. Methodology: https://indianopinion.org/ai-use-policy/