“Integrating Artificial Intelligence with Indic Pedagogical Frameworks: A Transformative Model for Viksit Bharat@2047”

India is undergoing a major educational transformation driven by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, rapid digitalisation, and a renewed interest in Indic knowledge traditions. As the nation envisions Viksit Bharat@2047, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) with Indic pedagogical frameworks presents a significant opportunity to design a future-ready, value-driven education ecosystem. This paper examines how AI-enabled systems can enhance, strengthen, and scale traditional Indian pedagogical philosophies such as Gurukul, Samskara-based learning, Anubhav (experiential learning), Swadhyaya (self-learning), and Sahavasa (collaborative living and learning). While global educational models highlight the use of AI for personalization, analytics, and adaptive learning, the Indic knowledge system brings a unique value dimension rooted in holistic development, ethics, community well-being, and spiritual intelligence. The study adopts a conceptual and analytical research methodology supported by literature from NEP 2020, UNESCO reports, AI-in-education research, and Indic knowledge sources. The paper identifies critical gaps in current teaching practices, such as over-reliance on content delivery, limited individualisation, and fragmentation between modern and traditional knowledge systems. Through systematic analysis, this research proposes a comprehensive AI-Integrated Indic Pedagogical Model consisting of five pillars: AI-enabled personalization, contextual learning linked to Indian ethos, competency and values-based assessment, teacher–AI collaboration, and ethical technology use grounded in Dharma-based principles. The findings suggest that the convergence of AI and Indic pedagogy can transform Indian higher education by creating a more humane, learner-centered, and technologically empowered learning environment. It supports NEP 2020’s vision of holistic, multidisciplinary, and future-oriented learning that fosters creativity, critical thinking, empathy, and global citizenship. The model offers practical pathways for universities, policymakers, and educators to implement AI tools while preserving India's civilizational strengths. This paper ultimately positions AI-Indic integration as a strategic catalyst for India's aspiration to become a global knowledge leader by 2047.