Empowering Educators Enabling Students Macmillan Education India Partners with Microsoft Elevate India to Drive AI Literacy Aligned with NEP 2020

Noida, India –– Macmillan Education India today announced the continuance of their landmark partnership with Microsoft Corporation India to advance AI literacy and digital skills among educators and secondary school students across the country. This initiative is the coming together of two giants in education and technology to work towards India’s mission of AI readiness for the youth. This collaboration was signed off in 2024 and is closely aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes technology integration at all levels of teaching and future-ready competencies in education.

Rajesh Pasari, Managing Director, Macmillan Education India

The Macmillan team has already shared these courses with over 10k schools and built awareness around AI with over 15,000 educators, through webinars and online courses. Schools chose to train teachers on Basics of AI and 21 Century Learning Design. The courses have been appreciated as they equip teachers with practical knowledge and tools to integrate Artificial Intelligence into classroom teaching, fostering innovation and improving learning outcomes.



From (L-R) Divya Jyoti Agarwal, Publishing Director, Macmillan Education, Vinnie Jauhari, Director, Microsoft Elevate, Microsoft India, Vandana Rellan Juneja, Director Marketing and New Initiative, Macmillan Education

In partnership with Microsoft, Macmillan has also released Artificial Intelligence Books for grades 9 and 10, aligned with CBSE’s Skill Course (Code 417) curriculum needs; these AI-themed educational books are designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, ethical considerations, and real-world applications. Microsoft certified courses are mapped to the curriculum to build employability, the books are powered by Copilot to personalize learning for students.

Speaking on the collaboration, Rajesh Pasari, Managing Director, Macmillan Education India, said: "Macmillan is committed to providing innovative solutions to K-12 institutions and backing these up with teacher support. We would like to appreciate the support extended to us by Dr Vinnie Jauhari, Director Education Industry, Microsoft Elevate, Microsoft Corporation India in conceptualizing this programme and meeting shared goals. We are training educators across India to help them understand and leverage AI in their teaching practices. An understanding of AI is no longer optional—it is essential for future readiness. By empowering teachers, we ensure that students receive the skills and knowledge they need to thrive in an AI-driven world.’

This programme initiative is running nationwide, with customized training being held in select schools which have adopted our coding programme Emerging Tech Stars with which educators will gain access to Microsoft’s AI resources and Macmillan’s curated content, ensuring a holistic approach to AI education.

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