Empowering Women and K-12 Educators Through AI Inclusivity Training

Empowering women & K - 12 educators through AI towards AI inclusivity through focused training programmes

Objective

• This CSR proposal seeks ?2 crore in funding to deliver two specialized outcome-driven training programmes: AI for K-12 Educators ? training 500 school teachers to integrate AI into classroom teaching, and Introduction to Data Science and AI for Women ? training 1,000 college women in AI, data science, and generative tools

Description

• As AI reshapes education, industry, and daily life, women and educators in rural and semi-urban India remain underserved in AI literacy. This IIT Madras CSR initiative ? seeking ?2 crore ? delivers two targeted programmes: AI for K-12 Educators training 500 school teachers to integrate AI into classrooms, and Introduction to Data Science and AI for Women training 1,000 college women in AI, data science, and generative tools. Reaching 1,500 participants directly, the initiative strengthens STEM participation, boosts employability, and ensures ethical AI adoption across underserved communities.

Impact

• Total reach of 1,500 individuals trained directly, Multiplier effect where teachers impact thousands of students annually, Women empowerment through enhanced employability and participation in STEM, Sustained outcomes through long-term ethical AI integration in classrooms and workspaces, Geographic inclusivity with focus on rural and semi-urban communities