India’s Meritus AI plans to train 72,000 teachers in AI-powered education across Asia
Meritus AI, an India-based company specializing in AI-powered education solutions, has announced a large-scale teacher training initiative aimed at equipping 72,000 educators across Asia with artificial intelligence skills.
Developed in partnership with a unnamed multinational corporation, the program focuses on AI integration in education, providing teachers with training in machine learning, prompt engineering, generative AI, and big data applications.
Meritus AI develops AI-driven educational tools, digital learning platforms, and teacher training programs to support the adoption of emerging technologies in education. The company collaborates with schools and institutions to implement AI-enhanced teaching methods and curriculum development.
The initiative also includes localized AI curricula, AI-powered teaching methods, and strategies for inclusive education. Schools will receive AI tools, robotics kits, and interactive learning platforms to support implementation.
Program structure
The training program includes:
Technical AI training – Educators will receive instruction in data visualization, machine learning models, and AI-driven content creation.
Special needs education – AI tools will be incorporated to improve accessibility for students with diverse learning needs.
Certification – Teachers will earn industry-recognized AI teaching credentials.
School AI integration – Institutions will receive resources to establish AI labs, coding clubs, and other digital tools.
Long-term adoption – The program is designed to support the sustained implementation of AI in education.
Workforce preparation
Meritus AI Founder & Chairman, Ramana Prasad, outlined the program’s goals in advancing AI-driven education:
"Education is the foundation of societal progress. By focusing on practical, hands-on AI education, we are setting a global benchmark for teacher training and student readiness. Educators are the architects of the future, and this initiative represents a paradigm shift in how we prepare them for that role."
Meritus AI COO Aditi Prasad emphasized the program’s role in expanding AI knowledge among educators:
"Our goal is to create a mindset of innovation and problem-solving that will define the future of learning. This initiative is not just about teaching technology; it’s about empowering educators to unlock the potential of AI and inspire their students to thrive in a digital world."
