From Tribal Education to AI Empowerment: Jayant Deshmukh Meets Maharashtra Cabinet Minister & Ex Deputy Speaker Shri. Narhari Zirwal

Mumbai, September 2025:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Consultant, Author, and Digital Strategist Jayant Deshmukh recently met Maharashtra Cabinet Minister and Ex Deputy Speaker Shri. Narhari Zirwal to discuss how AI can bridge the education gap for children from tribal and rural communities in India.

The meeting was marked by simplicity, sincerity, and a shared vision for inclusive growth. Shri. Zirwal, known for his down-to-earth nature and people-first approach, acknowledged the importance of making advanced technologies like AI accessible to the grassroots level.

During the interaction, Jayant presented his Marathi book on Artificial Intelligence ie, “AI शिकूया मराठीतून” (“Let’s Learn AI in Marathi”), which simplifies AI concepts for students, professionals, and the general public. Shri. Zirwal appreciated the effort, recognizing that when technology is made accessible in regional languages, it truly empowers communities.

Key Areas of Discussion
Shri. Zirwal, himself coming from a tribal background, highlighted the persistent challenges that children from tribal and rural areas face in accessing quality education. Together, the discussion explored how AI can:

• Assist teachers in creating more engaging and effective learning experiences.

• Break language and accessibility barriers that prevent equal learning opportunities.

• Empower children from tribal and rural communities to gain access to the same quality of education as children in urban areas.

Reflecting on the meeting, Jayant Deshmukh emphasized:

“It’s important to understand that AI is not just an upgrade in technology. AI is about inclusion, empowerment, and equal opportunity. Every child, no matter where they are born, deserves access to quality education — and AI can make that possible.”

He further added that political leaders taking genuine interest in AI is a positive sign, as it shows readiness not only to embrace new technologies themselves but also to create opportunities for the communities they represent.

About Jayant Deshmukh

Jayant Deshmukh is a Personal Branding Expert, AI Consultant, and Digital Strategist for political parties, having previously worked with major state and national parties including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS).

He has authored multiple bestselling books, including Prompt Engineering, Building Career in AI, and Digital Transformation, along with his Marathi title AI शिकूया मराठीतून. His books are widely recognized for making AI and digital transformation concepts accessible to professionals and the wider public.

With extensive global experience working with banks, financial institutions, and multinational corporations, Jayant has orchestrated large-scale digital transformation initiatives across diverse geographies. Alongside his corporate engagements, he has founded DigitalFlexy Solutions (DFS), an AI Powered IT and Digital marketing firm.

He is having deep understanding of the challenges faced by the common man in today’s rapidly changing world — unemployment, lack of access to resources, and digital divide — and his ability to design practical, technology-driven solutions to overcome them.

Driven by his mission of “Simplified AI for Everyone”, Jayant Deshmukh continues to work on spreading AI awareness, making advanced technologies accessible in local languages, and creating real-world use cases of AI for social impact.