August 2025

Mohammad Anas Wahaj | 29 aug 2025

DD News website (ddnews.gov.in) mentioned on 17 feb 2025 the launch of 'AI for Entrepreneurship' program that aims to empower 1 lakh youth by 2025 by equipping them with essential skills to thrive in a technology-driven economy. The micro-learning module is developed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), and Intel India. The program is open to both urban and rural learners. Now another initiative by the government as part of IndiaAI Mission led by Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) in collaboration with CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd framework with rural-focused artificial intelligence (AI) push is aimed towards providing knowledge and skills to entrepreneurs in rural India related to emerging technologies and empower them for future success. The initiative aims to provide free training to 5.5 lakh Village Level Entrepreneurs (VLEs) in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data nalytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, internet of things (IoT) etc. The program will enable hyperlocal problem-solving through creation of tech solutions for local communities. Moreover, the CSC network with over 5 lakh active centres across India will become local innovation hubs. The broader aim of IndiaAI Mission is to skill 10 lakh Indian citizens in next two years in emerging technologies. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, said during the launch, 'This is not just a skilling initiative. It's a mission to empower our rural entrepreneurs with tools to participate in India's digital economy with dignity and autonomy. AI should not be a metro-city privilege. We are ensuring it becomes a village strength.' Read on...

Elets eGov Magazine: IndiaAI Mission Offers Free AI Training to 5.5 Lakh Village Entrepreneurs
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