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Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Govt plans to introduce AI curriculum in most schools by 2036
1 2 Bhubaneswar: Odisha aims to implement an artificial intelligence (AI) curriculum in 35% of schools by 2029, expanding to 90% coverage by 2036, positioning the state as a future hub for technology talent. The comprehensive programme will introduce students to AI concepts from primary levels through specialised modules and computational thinking exercises, as per the AI Policy 2025 approved on May 28. "This progressive approach will prepare our students for the digital age," said a senior govt official. The programme will introduce AI concepts from primary levels through specialised modules, with secondary school students advancing to data science, basic coding and AI ethics. Chief minister Mohan Charan Majhi emphasised the policy's transformative potential. "This initiative will empower lives, create opportunities for youth, and drive sustainable economic growth. We aim to ensure every citizen benefits from AI across key sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture, disaster management, and governance," Majhi said. The key policy targets include training 8,000 citizens annually in AI-related skills by 2029, increasing to 18,000 annually by 2036, and establishing seven AI innovation centres and 30 incubation centres. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Bangladesh: Unsold Sofas at Bargain Prices (View Current Prices) Sofas | Search Ads Search Now Undo The govt aspires to achieve 65% renewable energy usage in AI infrastructure and ensure 55% of STEM graduates specialise in AI by the state's centenary year. The govt has set a target to train 75% of government officials in AI technologies by 2029 and all by 2036. The implementation will follow a hub-and-spoke model aligned with the National Education Policy 2020, leveraging funding from the India AI Mission's "Future Skills" pillar. The state has already partnered with organisations like Intel India and Wadhwani Foundation for AI skilling programmes. Govt officials will undergo comprehensive training in AI fundamentals, data governance, project management, and ethical considerations. "Understanding AI concepts is crucial for effective project management and informed policy-making," noted a senior govt official. The policy's implementation will be phased over the next decade with regular outcome monitoring, aiming to ensure equitable access to technology education across urban and rural areas. This initiative aligns with the central govt's plan to train 30 lakh civil servants in AI within a year. Through strategic partnerships with innovators, academia, and industry leaders, Odisha aims to position itself as a leading AI hub while focusing on responsible AI use and sustainable development.
Hans India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
IndiaAI Mission, Intel India tie up to advance AI capabilities and skilling
New Delhi: The India AI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), on Friday announced a collaboration with Intel India to advance Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and skilling. The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between organisations aims to empower youth, professionals, startups, and public sector leaders to harness the potential of AI. It also underscores the shared vision of both organisations to advance AI readiness, enable the AI startup ecosystem, and strengthen AI-led governance in India. "The IndiaAI Mission aims to establish India as a global leader in AI by promoting inclusive innovation, ensuring the development of responsible AI, and enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery. The collaboration with Intel India is helping set up a data lab to train youth in data science and AI,' said Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, CEO, of IndiaAI Mission. 'Our partnership with Intel for YuvaAI has helped train thousands of students in the basics of AI. We look forward to working with Intel to get the best of their global technical experts in contributing to India AI Mission,' he added. The collaboration will focus on key programmes including YuvaAI empowers (for school students); StartupAI (for startups); and IndiaAI Dialogues (for public sector leaders and policy practitioners). It will also enable Bhashini to scale to remote classrooms across India on AI. "This strategic collaboration between Intel India and the IndiaAI Mission marks a significant milestone in developing a robust AI ecosystem across the country. By equipping students, startups, and public sector leaders with cutting-edge AI skills and frugal innovation tools, we aim to accelerate innovation, break down barriers, and generate positive societal impact,' said Santhosh Viswanathan, Vice President and Managing Director, India Region, Intel. This collaborative initiative reaffirms Intel's commitment to accelerating AI adoption in India and nurturing a future-ready AI ecosystem.
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Business Standard
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Intel India, IndiaAI Mission tie up to bolster AI capabilities and skilling
The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to empower young individuals, professionals, startups, and public sector leaders Press Trust of India New Delhi Intel India and the government's IndiaAI mission have joined hands to launch an initiative focused on bolstering AI capabilities and skills nationwide. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to empower young individuals, professionals, startups, and public sector leaders, enabling them to leverage AI's potential for societal advancement and effective governance. "The MoU outlines a framework for cooperation between Intel India and IndiaAI Mission to drive focused initiatives that will enable students, startups, and public sector leaders to develop and apply AI skills and competencies for social impact and good governance," a company statement said. The collaboration will focus on four key programmes: YuvaAI, StartupAI, IndiaAI Dialogues, and enabling Bhashini for scaling to remote regions. YuvaAI, through the Intel AI for Youth programme, will enable school students to develop AI-enabled solutions with social impact. StartupAI will support AI startups by granting access to technology, business guidance, and go-to-market mentorship via the Intel Startup Programme, through both group workshops and individual mentorship. Designed to expand AI readiness among public sector leaders and policy practitioners, India AI Dialogues and Intel Digital Readiness for Leaders programme will offer workshops for informed policymaking and immersive experiences. Further, scaling Bhashini's reach to remote classrooms across India will transcend language barriers and improve students' learning outcomes. The partnership is helping set up data lab to train youth in data science and Artificial Intelligence, said Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and CEO, of IndiaAI Mission. "Our partnership with Intel for YuvaAI has helped train thousands of students in basics of Artificial Intelligence. We look forward to working with Intel to get the best of their global technical experts in contributing to IndiaAI Mission," he said.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Intel, MeitY's IndiaAI ink pact to drive AI skilling across India
NEW DELHI: American chipmaker Intel and the Ministry of Electronics & IT's ( MeitY ) IndiaAI have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly drive artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and skilling in India under the IndiaAI Mission . The pact between the organisations aims to empower youth, professionals, startups, and public sector firms to harness AI's potential and advance AI readiness, enable the AI startup ecosystem , and strengthen AI-led governance in India, according to a joint statement on Friday. The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government last year had approved the IndiaAI Mission with a budgetary outlay of ₹10,371.92 crore, with a focus on catalysing AI innovation through strategic programs and partnerships across the public and private sectors. The national-level AI initiative aims to democratise computing access, improve data quality, develop indigenous AI capabilities, attract top AI talent, enable industry collaboration, and provide startup risk capital, to ensure inclusive growth of India's AI ecosystem. Intel and IndiaAI, an independent business unit under the Digital India Corporation, will jointly focus on four programmes, including skilling school students and higher education students to improve their employability; providing access to technology, business, and go-to-market mentorship to AI startups; engaging in dialogues with public sector leaders; and enabling Bhashini for scaling to remote classrooms across India on AI PCs. 'This strategic collaboration between Intel India and the IndiaAI Mission marks a significant milestone in developing a robust AI ecosystem across the country. By equipping students, startups, and public sector leaders with cutting-edge AI skills and frugal innovation tools, we aim to accelerate innovation, break down barriers and generate positive societal impact,' said Santhosh Viswanathan , vice president and managing director (India region), Intel. 'The collaboration with Intel India is helping set up data lab to train youth in data science and Artificial Intelligence. Our partnership with Intel for YuvaAI has helped train thousands of students in basics of Artificial Intelligence. We look forward to working with Intel to get the best of their global technical experts in contributing to India AI Mission,' said Abhishek Singh , additional secretary, MeitY & CEO, IndiaAI Mission.
