“Globally, AI is changing how businesses operate, how decisions are made, and how talent is hired. But in India, we are still teaching students using an education structure designed decades ago. Only the packaging has changed. The learning model remains focused on memorisation, not problem-solving, creativity, or real-world decision-making,” says Srivastava.
He points out that this growing gap between education and industry needs is already creating a workforce unprepared for AI-driven environments.
“AI is not just a technology upgrade. It requires analytical thinking, data understanding, and adaptability. When students are not trained to question, experiment, or build, they struggle to contribute in modern digital workplaces. This is where India risks falling behind global AI leaders.”
Srivastava emphasises that the solution is not adding new subjects or fancy tools in classrooms, but redesigning how students learn.
“We don’t need smarter textbooks. We need smarter learning systems. Until education shifts from rote learning to thinking-based learning, India’s AI ambitions will remain more narrative than reality.”
Through his monthly thought leadership series, Srivastava plans to work with educators, business leaders, and policymakers to spark conversations around reimagining India’s education system for an AI-first future.
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