🎯 1. Massive AI Skilling Drive
- Training 5 lakh (500,000) individuals by 2026.
- Target groups: Students, educators, developers, government staff, and women entrepreneurs.
- Launch of AI Productivity Labs in 20 National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) across 10 states.
- AI foundational courses in 200 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), training over 1 lakh students and 20,000 educators.
🧠 2. Rural & Regional Innovation Focus
- Establishment of AI Catalysts (Centers of Excellence) in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
- Aim to nurture 1 lakh AI innovators through:
- Hackathons
- Community events
- A new AI marketplace
🌾 3. AI Solutions for Key Sectors
- Use of Microsoft’s tech and research capabilities to:
- Build AI-powered tools for healthcare, agriculture, and education.
- Address India-specific socio-economic challenges.
🚀 4. Support for AI Startups
- Up to 1,000 Indian AI startups to receive:
- Mentorship
- Cloud credits
- Platform access and guidance
- Goal: Boost innovation and make India a hub for AI entrepreneurship.
🗣️ 5. Linguistic & Cultural Inclusion
- Development of AI models in Indian languages.
- Ensuring tools are accessible, culturally relevant, and inclusive across India’s diversity.
🛡️ 6. Responsible & Safe AI Development
- Co-creation of frameworks for:
- AI safety and ethics
- Policy standards
- Trustworthy AI usage
- Contribution to the setting up of India’s own AI Safety Institute.
This partnership aims to empower every Indian with AI tools and skills, promoting growth, inclusivity, and leadership in the global AI arena.
