We will train 1 crore youth in AI skills over next year: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, referring to India's recent AI Summit, announced a major initiative aimed at expanding AI skills among the country's youth. He also said that India has witnessed a significant rise in entrepreneurship, with more than 2.5 lakh startups operating across the country and young entrepreneurs contributing to employment generation.
On India's 80th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to train one crore youth in artificial intelligence skills over the next year. Speaking from the Red Fort, Modi emphasized the importance of young people in India's journey toward becoming a Viksit Bharat or developed and progressive nation. He noted the rise of entrepreneurship, with over 2.5 lakh startups operating across the country, and highlighted the government's support for young entrepreneurs by providing a Rs 1 lakh crore fund.
Modi also praised India's digital growth, noting that the country has the cheapest internet and that the number of universities has nearly doubled from 350 in 2004 to over 650 today. The Prime Minister announced the initiative to provide AI skill training to young people at the recent AI Summit.
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