Manipur gets Northeast’s first AI-enabled career intelligence hub
Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh says the facility marks a significant step towards integrating artificial intelligence into the education and career guidance ecosystem of the State
GUWAHATI - Manipur, a conflict-torn state in northeastern India, has become the first in the region to introduce an AI-enabled career intelligence hub. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the facility at Tamphasana Girls’ Higher Secondary School in the state capital, Imphal, on Saturday, November 7, 2026. Established under the Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme, this marks a significant stride in integrating AI into the education and career guidance system in the state.
According to a Nasscom study, while about two-thirds of India's young workforce are AI-proficient, only 23% can be considered AI-native. The Chief Minister emphasized the need for students to adapt to the rapidly evolving career landscape and highlighted the importance of upgrading skills to meet future challenges.
In a related development, two districts—Imphal West and Pherzawl—were declared 'safe' under the National AIDS Control Organisation's Mobilisation for AIDS Suraksha initiative in October. Chief Minister Singh praised the districts for their achievements and stressed the importance of dialogue in resolving differences and addressing critical issues.
He also mentioned that Manipur is among India's most affected states by HIV/AIDS, largely due to its proximity to the Golden Triangle, a notorious drug trafficking route. The state's adult HIV prevalence is around 1.05% to 1.18%, significantly higher than the national average of about 0.2%.
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