India launches AI skilling programme for 10 lakh youth: Ashwini Vaishnaw

NEW DELHI: The Centre launched a nationwide skilling programme centred on artificial intelligence (AI) for 10 lakh youth on Tuesday. The government will commence the programme from Rajasthan, and expects the skilling initiative to conclude within a year, said Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the regional AI summit.

“The aim is to equip young people with AI skills so they can learn to apply AI in their lives, especially in small businesses, to increase productivity and reap the benefits,” Vaishnaw said during a virtual address, according to a report by news agency ANI.