Chintamani, Karnataka | May 23, 2025 — In a transformative step for education in rural India, Akshara The School, located in Chilakalanerpu, Chikkaballapur District, has become the first school in the region’s rural belt to implement an “AI & Robotics at School” program. This visionary move sets a benchmark in future-focused learning, ensuring rural students gain access to the technologies shaping tomorrow’s world.
The initiative is driven in collaboration with Certainty AI College, a reputed institution known for making cutting-edge AI and Robotics education accessible and impactful for learners across diverse backgrounds.
At the heart of this pioneering mission is Krishan Bayanna, Founder and Chairman of Akshara The School, whose foresight and deep-rooted belief in the power of technology in education have been instrumental. A noted AI and IT visionary, Mr. Bayanna has long championed innovation as a bridge to opportunity, especially for students in underserved areas.
“Our goal is to bring the future to rural India — and make sure our children are not just ready for it, but are leading it,” said Krishan Bayanna.
The implementation has been further bolstered by the dynamic leadership of Lakshmi Marthala, President of Akshara The School, whose dedication to creating high-quality educational experiences continues to set new standards in rural education.
“This is not just an academic upgrade. It’s a movement to inspire, empower, and elevate rural students through hands-on, world-class learning in AI and Robotics,” said Lakshmi Marthala.
Why This Matters
While artificial intelligence rapidly transforms global industries, rural students often remain disconnected from its opportunities. Akshara The School’s AI & Robotics program bridges this divide, bringing hands-on learning in advanced technologies directly to the classroom. Through project-based learning, coding, automation, and robotics labs, students will develop critical thinking, creativity, and digital fluency — vital skills for thriving in a tech-driven future.
Certainty AI College, the knowledge and training partner for the initiative, is recognized for pioneering accessible AI education for youth, particularly in non-urban areas.
“Education shouldn’t depend on geography. Every child deserves the chance to explore the frontiers of technology,” noted a representative from Certainty AI College.
A New Chapter for Rural India
This initiative has positioned Akshara The School, Chilakalanerpu, Chikkaballapur Dist., Chintamani, Karnataka 563125 as a model for how rural schools across the country can lead the way in innovation.
The future is smart. The future is rural. The future starts here.
