A July report similarly said the rollout had been delayed because government primary schools lack the required computer labs. ALSO READ Punjab to Shut Down 555 More Govt SchoolsSchools Lack Basic InfrastructureThe delay has highlighted the gap between the government’s AI ambitions and conditions in many public schools. In numerous rural schools, students have never used a computer, while unreliable electricity and weak internet connectivity remain major challenges. A similar backup option has previously been discussed for adding basic AI lessons to existing textbooks if funding limits the full rollout. She warned that introducing a modern curriculum without first preparing teachers could turn AI education into theoretical lessons rather than meaningful learning.