JJEM: Special Edition 4 (May 2025)
JJEM: Special Edition 4 (May 2025)
2025-05-31
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing India's Sustainable Development Goals-A Study
Mr. Srinivasa C, Dr. Kundan Basavaraj
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) represent the United Nations' 2030 Agenda, consisting of 17 goals to address critical global economic, social, and environmental challenges. In India, the government has launched various schemes to achieve SDG targets, but achieving these goals requires ongoing efforts from multiple stakeholders, including governments, the private sector, and individuals. Regular monitoring is crucial to track progress and address emerging issues. The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted global progress towards the SDGs, with India lagging behind on 19 out of 33 indicators. As a result, there is an urgent need to accelerate efforts to meet the 2030 targets. Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds promise in tackling these challenges in India, particularly in areas like education. AI can help achieve SDGs, which seeks to ensure inclusive and quality education for all. In India, regional disparities exacerbate educational challenges, and AI technologies can help bridge gaps in access and quality. This paper examines AI-driven innovations such as personalized learning, virtual classrooms, and automated assessments, particularly in rural and underserved areas. The study also discusses ethical issues, infrastructure constraints, and policy considerations related to AI in education. Specifically, the paper explores AI's role in Karnataka, a state with both a strong tech ecosystem and significant educational inequalities. It highlights the potential of AI to improve education quality and equity, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, can benefit from quality learning opportunities. Ultimately, the paper emphasizes that AI can be a transformative tool to support SDG 4, helping to overcome India's educational challenges and contributing to the broader SDG agenda by 2030.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Quality Education (SDG 4), Regional Disparities, Personalized Learning and Virtual Classrooms.