Education Minister launches 'AI for India' campaign
Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan has launched the 'AI for India' campaign powered by AWS and supported by the Ministry of Education (GOI) and AICTE.
To make India the AI Capital of the World and a global digital talent hub, the Union Education Minister has recently launched the 'AI for India' campaign through Data Tech Labs Inc. It is powered by AWS and supported by the Ministry of Education (GOI) and AICTE.
The Data Tech Labs CEO Dr Amit Andre said, “The DataTech Labs’ is extremely privileged envisaging this campaign and contributing in skilling, building our Nation. AI for India initiative welcomes the age of the blended workforce, in which intelligent technologies and humans collaborate to drive business success and the Indian economy.”
The goal is to train, evaluate, provide internships, practice, allocate projects, and certify and employ 2.5 million Indian citizens, as reported by EE Times.
Aim is to cater to growing demand for AI professionals
“The AI for India Initiative is trying to bridge the gap between the supply and demand matrix in worldwide tech talent, with Indian students. We are changing our educational policies to skill and upskill students to make them future-ready,” said Chandrashekhar Budha, CCO AICTE while presenting the AI for India presentation.
“AI for India will guarantee 20+ Lakhs internship, 50k+ Industries and 36K+institutions for digital India. AI for India will empower the 21st Century generation in Arts, Commerce, Science, Architecture, Engineering, and other streams with digital education for employability and entrepreneurship,” he added.
“This initiative by DataTech is an appreciable one! To give to the society in a form that builds a stronger future for the young generation, helps in building the economy and ensures India comes in the limelight as a pool of talent needs support and recognition from each one,” said Anil Shahatrbudhe, Chairman, AICTE.
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