செயற்கை நுண்ணறிவு (AI) வழியாக தமிழர் மரபுக் கல்வியை மேம்படுத்துதல்: Enhancing Tamil Heritage Education through Artificial Intelligence (AI)

த. சிவரஞ்சனி

doi:10.63300/tm12032026.25

Authors

T.Sivaranjani Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63300/tm12032026.25

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Tamil Heritage Education, Digital Heritage Preservation, Palm-Leaf Manuscripts, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Educational Technology

Abstract

Tamil Heritage Education represents a rich body of traditional knowledge encompassing palm-leaf manuscripts, Sangam literature, Thinnai-based indigenous education, Siddha medicine, folk arts, and cultural practices that have been transmitted across generations. However, these invaluable knowledge resources face significant challenges, including physical deterioration, inadequate documentation, and limited digital accessibility. In this context, Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers innovative opportunities to preserve, digitize, and disseminate Tamil heritage education while integrating it with contemporary educational practices.

This study proposes a conceptual AI-driven framework for enhancing Tamil Heritage Education through the integration of Optical Character Recognition (OCR), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Large Language Models (LLMs), Voice AI, and Virtual Reality (VR). The proposed framework aims to facilitate the digitization of heritage resources, improve the interpretation of classical Tamil texts, and support personalized and interactive learning experiences. The study adopts a conceptual and literature-based research approach by reviewing contemporary studies on artificial intelligence, digital heritage preservation, educational technology, and Tamil cultural resources.

The findings suggest that AI technologies have considerable potential to support the preservation, accessibility, and dissemination of Tamil heritage knowledge while fostering learner engagement and digital scholarship. The proposed framework provides a foundation for future research on AI-enabled heritage education and contributes to the sustainable preservation of Tamil cultural and educational traditions in the digital era.

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Author Biography

T.Sivaranjani, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India.

த. சிவரஞ்சனி, உதவி பேராசிரியர், தமிழ்த்துறை, செல்வம் பொறியியல் மற்றும் தொழில்நுட்பக் கல்லூரி, நாமக்கல், தமிழ்நாடு, இந்தியா.

T.Sivaranjani, Assistant Professor, Department of Tamil, Selvam College of Technology, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India.

Email: selvasivaranjani3421@gmail.com

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