Anna-Akka Mentorship Programme aims to introduce government-school students to AI, coding and digital-learning skills through trained college mentors.

Telangana Anna-Akka Mentorship Programme 2026: AI, Coding & Digital Learning for Government School Students

Telangana Government Introduces ‘Anna-Akka’ Mentorship for School Students

The Telangana Government is strengthening digital education in government schools through the Anna-Akka Mentorship Programme on AI and Digital Learning.

Under this initiative, trained students from Government Degree Colleges, Polytechnic Colleges and other participating higher-education institutions act as “Anna” and “Akka” mentors for younger school students.

The programme is intended to help children understand modern digital concepts such as Artificial Intelligence, coding, computational thinking, logical reasoning and responsible use of technology in an easy and practical manner.

The official SCERT Telangana website currently features the Anna Akka Mentorship Programme on AI and Digital Learning, confirming that the initiative forms part of the State's educational programmes. �

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What Is the Anna-Akka Mentorship Model?

The idea behind the programme is simple. College students who have undergone appropriate training visit or work with assigned government schools and guide school children as senior brothers and sisters.

Instead of limiting learning to textbook explanations, the programme gives children opportunities to understand digital concepts through activities, demonstrations, projects and guided practice.

The CodeMitra Telangana portal provides separate access for Students, Teachers, Interns and Nodal Faculty. Students can learn and carry out practical activities, teachers can monitor progress, interns can access their schedules, and nodal faculty can manage school assignments. �

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What Will School Students Learn?

Students may be introduced to concepts such as basic computer and digital literacy, computational thinking, logical reasoning, introductory coding, Artificial Intelligence concepts, problem-solving, project-based learning and safe use of digital technology.

The emphasis is expected to be on understanding and application rather than simply memorising technical definitions.

This can be particularly useful for government-school students who may otherwise have limited opportunities for structured exposure to emerging technologies.

College Students Become Mentors

An important feature of the programme is the involvement of college students themselves.

The newspaper report shared with this article states that a pilot implementation involved 19 schools, 15 Government Degree and Polytechnic Colleges and 184 college students serving as mentors.

Feedback from the pilot was reported to be encouraging, helping the Government consider wider implementation.

Osmania University has also stated that the wider programme was expected to involve nearly 39,000 student interns and 520 nodal faculty members, with around 9,000 government schools potentially benefiting from the initiative. �

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Why AI and Coding Education Matters for School Students

Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming part of education, employment and everyday digital services. Introducing children to AI does not mean that every student must become a software engineer.

The larger purpose is to develop abilities such as logical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, digital confidence and responsible technology use.

Early exposure can also help students make better-informed decisions later when choosing courses in engineering, computer science, data science, vocational education or other technology-related areas.

Telangana's Broader Push Towards AI-Based Education

The Anna-Akka programme is part of a broader move towards technology-enabled education in Telangana.

Earlier in 2026, the School Education Department, in collaboration with Amazon Future Engineer and Pi Jam Foundation, launched an AI literacy initiative for government-school students. A structured digital-learning textbook was introduced for Classes 5 to 9, while the CodeMitra platform was made available for hands-on activities. �

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The State has also been expanding AI-assisted foundational learning programmes in government schools. 

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These initiatives indicate an increasing emphasis on combining conventional classroom education with digital skills.

Role of Headmasters and Teachers

The success of the Anna-Akka programme will depend not only on college mentors but also on cooperation from school Headmasters and teachers.

Schools can support the programme by arranging suitable classroom or computer-lab space, coordinating mentor visits, encouraging regular student participation, monitoring activities and ensuring the safe use of digital devices.

Teachers should also connect AI and coding activities with regular classroom learning wherever appropriate.

Technology should support teaching rather than replace the important role of the teacher.

What Parents Should Know

Parents need not worry if their children have never studied coding before. Introductory programmes are generally designed to begin with simple concepts and gradually progress towards practical activities.

Parents can encourage children to ask questions, practise what they learn and use digital devices mainly for educational and productive purposes.

Children should also be taught not to share passwords, OTPs, personal photographs or private information online.

CodeMitra Telangana Portal

The Telangana CodeMitra portal provides the digital platform connected with the programme.

It currently offers different login pathways for students, teachers, interns and nodal faculty. 

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Important Official and Internal Links

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Telangana School Education Department – Official Website⁠

CodeMitra Telangana – Student, Teacher, Intern & Nodal Faculty Portal⁠

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Anna-Akka Mentorship Programme?

It is an AI and digital-learning mentorship initiative in Telangana in which trained college students help government-school students learn digital skills and emerging technology concepts.

Who acts as Anna-Akka mentors?

Participating Degree, Polytechnic and other trained higher-education students serve as mentors under the programme.

What subjects are taught?

The programme focuses broadly on AI awareness, coding, digital learning, computational thinking, logical reasoning and related technology skills.

Is there an official online platform?

Yes. Telangana's CodeMitra portal provides separate facilities for students, teachers, interns and nodal faculty. 

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Where can teachers get official updates?

Teachers and Headmasters should check SCERT Telangana, the Telangana School Education Department and official departmental instructions for the latest implementation guidelines.

Conclusion

The Telangana Anna-CAkka Mentorship Programme 2026 can help bridge the digital-learning gap between college education and school education.

By allowing trained college students to mentor younger children, the programme combines community participation with modern skills such as AI, coding and computational thinking.

For government-school students, such practical exposure can build confidence and curiosity about technology. For college students, the mentorship experience can also strengthen communication, leadership and community-engagement skills.

Schools should follow only the latest instructions issued by the Telangana School Education Department, SCERT and authorised programme officials, as schedules and implementation procedures may be revised.