ARISE hubs to come up in high schools in Kerala: Minister

The Kerala government is launching ARISE hubs in high schools to integrate AI and robotics into the curriculum. The initiative aims to provide students with hands-on experience in developing prototypes and learning advanced technologies.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant state-level investment in STEM education and future-proofing the workforce.
ARISE (AI & Robotics Initiative for School Education) hubs will be set up in high schools as part of raising the general education sector to international standards, Minister for General Education N. Samsudheen has said.
He was speaking after inaugurating a workshop organised by the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE) for high school head teachers and release of ARISE scheme guidelines in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday (August 5, 2026).
ARISE is being implemented through KITE. The ARISE hubs were intended to expand the possibilities of AI and robotics in learning and experimentation, the Minister said.
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