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Andhra Pradesh Grants Free Canva Access to All Government School Students and Teachers
On 20 June 2026, the Andhra Pradesh government opened the doors of digital creativity for every public‑school student, teacher, and education‑department official by signing a partnership with Canva that will make Canva for Education free to use across the state.
The agreement, signed by the School Education Department and Samagra Shiksha—the state’s flagship digital‑learning initiative—marks a key milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s broader digital‑transformation strategy that began in the 2025‑26 academic year.
Under the deal, students will be able to design presentations, projects, infographics, videos and other visual learning materials, helping them build the digital, communication, design‑thinking and problem‑solving skills that are increasingly demanded in the 21st‑century economy.
Canva’s platform will be woven into the state’s existing digital ecosystem, including the LEAP (Learning Excellence in Andhra Pradesh) app, Google Workspace, and the Chromebooks that the government has been rolling out in schools. While the integration depends on technical feasibility, the goal is to create a seamless learning environment that boosts classroom engagement and student creativity.
Teachers will receive phased capacity‑building support through a Training‑of‑Trainers (ToT) model, and the programme promotes the responsible and effective use of artificial‑intelligence tools in classrooms, allowing educators to harness emerging technologies while maintaining safe learning environments.
The State Council of Education, Research and Training (SCERT) will develop dedicated Telugu and English template libraries that align with the state curriculum and the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) goals, making digital content creation more accessible and relevant for both students and teachers.
Canva’s platform incorporates privacy safeguards, role‑based permissions and teacher‑controlled AI features to protect student data. The rollout will occur in four phases across the state to ensure smooth adoption and capacity building.
“The future belongs to those who can think creatively, communicate effectively and leverage technology with confidence,” said Minister for HRD, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh in Amaravati on Saturday. He added that the partnership would empower every government school student with world‑class digital tools that were previously available only to a privileged few.
This partnership represents the first statewide rollout of Canva for Education in India. It follows the state’s earlier initiatives under Samagra Shiksha, which has been deploying digital‑learning solutions such as the LEAP app, smart classrooms and internet connectivity in schools.
While the agreement does not specify a cost, the government has indicated that the service will remain free for all users. The initiative is expected to complement existing digital‑learning infrastructure and support the state’s goal of improving educational outcomes through technology.
The partnership also aligns with national policies that encourage the use of digital tools in education. The Ministry of Education’s National Education Policy 2020 and the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan emphasize the integration of technology, digital content and teacher training to enhance learning.
As the rollout proceeds, the state will monitor usage, teacher feedback and student outcomes to assess the impact of Canva on classroom practices. The government has not yet released detailed metrics, but it has indicated that the initiative will be evaluated as part of its broader digital‑transformation roadmap.
In summary, Andhra Pradesh’s partnership with Canva marks a significant step toward equipping public‑school students and teachers with advanced visual‑communication tools. The initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy that includes digital‑learning apps, AI‑enabled training, and curriculum‑aligned template libraries. The rollout will be phased, with privacy safeguards and teacher‑controlled AI features built into the platform. The state’s first statewide deployment of Canva for Education is expected to enhance digital literacy, creativity and engagement across its public‑school network.
The agreement, signed by the School Education Department and Samagra Shiksha—the state’s flagship digital‑learning initiative—marks a key milestone in Andhra Pradesh’s broader digital‑transformation strategy that began in the 2025‑26 academic year.
Under the deal, students will be able to design presentations, projects, infographics, videos and other visual learning materials, helping them build the digital, communication, design‑thinking and problem‑solving skills that are increasingly demanded in the 21st‑century economy.
Canva’s platform will be woven into the state’s existing digital ecosystem, including the LEAP (Learning Excellence in Andhra Pradesh) app, Google Workspace, and the Chromebooks that the government has been rolling out in schools. While the integration depends on technical feasibility, the goal is to create a seamless learning environment that boosts classroom engagement and student creativity.
Teachers will receive phased capacity‑building support through a Training‑of‑Trainers (ToT) model, and the programme promotes the responsible and effective use of artificial‑intelligence tools in classrooms, allowing educators to harness emerging technologies while maintaining safe learning environments.
The State Council of Education, Research and Training (SCERT) will develop dedicated Telugu and English template libraries that align with the state curriculum and the Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) goals, making digital content creation more accessible and relevant for both students and teachers.
Canva’s platform incorporates privacy safeguards, role‑based permissions and teacher‑controlled AI features to protect student data. The rollout will occur in four phases across the state to ensure smooth adoption and capacity building.
“The future belongs to those who can think creatively, communicate effectively and leverage technology with confidence,” said Minister for HRD, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh in Amaravati on Saturday. He added that the partnership would empower every government school student with world‑class digital tools that were previously available only to a privileged few.
This partnership represents the first statewide rollout of Canva for Education in India. It follows the state’s earlier initiatives under Samagra Shiksha, which has been deploying digital‑learning solutions such as the LEAP app, smart classrooms and internet connectivity in schools.
While the agreement does not specify a cost, the government has indicated that the service will remain free for all users. The initiative is expected to complement existing digital‑learning infrastructure and support the state’s goal of improving educational outcomes through technology.
The partnership also aligns with national policies that encourage the use of digital tools in education. The Ministry of Education’s National Education Policy 2020 and the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan emphasize the integration of technology, digital content and teacher training to enhance learning.
As the rollout proceeds, the state will monitor usage, teacher feedback and student outcomes to assess the impact of Canva on classroom practices. The government has not yet released detailed metrics, but it has indicated that the initiative will be evaluated as part of its broader digital‑transformation roadmap.
In summary, Andhra Pradesh’s partnership with Canva marks a significant step toward equipping public‑school students and teachers with advanced visual‑communication tools. The initiative is part of a comprehensive strategy that includes digital‑learning apps, AI‑enabled training, and curriculum‑aligned template libraries. The rollout will be phased, with privacy safeguards and teacher‑controlled AI features built into the platform. The state’s first statewide deployment of Canva for Education is expected to enhance digital literacy, creativity and engagement across its public‑school network.
