AI for India 2.0 Programme Latest News
The Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), informed the Rajya Sabha about AI for India 2.0 Programme.
About AI for India 2.0 Programme
- It was launched in 2023 on the occasion of the ‘World Youth Skills’ Day.
- The objectives and components of the Programme are
- Free online training in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
- Special focus on vernacular accessibility—content available in nine Indian languages (e.g., Hindi, Telugu, Kannada).
- Aim: It is aimed at college students, fresh graduates, and early-career professionals, especially from rural and non‑english-speaking backgrounds.
- This programme has been a tech platform, enabled tech learning in 9 vernacular languages empowering the youth by providing them with the access to expert-curated Python courses.
- The Programme had nationally accredited recognition.
- It is a joint initiative by GUVI (Grab Ur Vernacular Imprint), IIT Madras- IIM Ahmedabad incubated ed-tech company and Skill India, which targets the education of students in vernacular languages.
- This online program reportedly holds the accreditation of NCVET and IIT Madras, which aim to equip young individuals with cutting-edge skills.
Source: PIB
Last updated on November, 2025
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