India to expand AI training to 500 universities under AI Mission 2.0

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced a new plan to expand artificial intelligence training to 500 universities nationwide. This initiative aims to create a talent pipeline for the industry by providing specialised course curriculum and training opportunities for students. The program follows a model used in the semiconductor sector, where students at 315 universities are already designing chips.

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared these updates during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.