These people will get free ChatGPT in India and know how to get the license

Tech News: ChatGPT is free in India: OpenAI has taken a big step for India. The company will provide 5 lakh ChatGPT licenses to students and teachers across the country for free in the next six months. This distribution will be done in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), and the ARISE School Network. It is considered to be the largest education-focused AI initiative in India so far.

The initiative is not just aimed at increasing technological access but also focuses on making AI a learning companion for students and teachers to develop digital skills, critical thinking, and deeper engagement in the classroom. OpenAI says that these tools will be meant to make learning more effective and enriching, rather than robotic or rote learning.

Free ChatGPT License Distribution

The free ChatGPT license will be distributed in three categories. Under the Ministry of Education, government school teachers from classes 1 to 12 will get direct access to ChatGPT. Through AICTE, students from technical and engineering institutions will be introduced to AI and given hands-on experience.

In addition, the ARISE School Network will allow K-12 teachers to adopt innovative learning methods in classrooms using ChatGPT. OpenAI has launched this initiative under the OpenAI Learning Accelerator, a program designed specifically for India to help both teachers and students embrace AI as a partner in education.

New responsibility for India and Asia Pacific

OpenAI has appointed Raghav Gupta as the Head of Education for India and Asia Pacific. Gupta, who previously served as the Managing Director for India and APAC at Coursera, will partner with schools, universities, and government bodies to promote the widespread use of AI.

Partnership with IIT Madras and AI research

OpenAI has long collaborated with IIT Madras to research the impact of AI in education. The project has received financial support of $500,000. It aims to understand the practical use of AI in the classroom and personalized learning methods.

OpenAI Academy Boosts AI Literacy

OpenAI has launched OpenAI Academy in collaboration with MeitY (Ministry of Information and Electronics). Its aim is to increase AI literacy in India and develop digital-first skills among the youth. This move is in line with the government's policy to promote digital education.

New ChatGPT Go and Office in India

OpenAI is going to open its first India office in New Delhi this year. Along with this, the company has also launched an India-specific subscription plan called ChatGPT Go, which costs Rs 399/month.