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Mint
5 days ago
- Business
- Mint
OpenAI launches first global education platform in India in partnership with IndiaAI Mission
OpenAI, the developer behind ChatGPT, has partnered with IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and IT to unveil its first international education platform, OpenAI Academy India. The initiative, launched on Thursday, marks a significant step in expanding access to artificial intelligence (AI) education and tools for diverse learner groups across the country. As part of the collaboration, OpenAI and IndiaAI signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that outlines the shared objectives of fostering AI literacy and innovation. The Academy aims to bolster India's rapidly evolving digital ecosystem by empowering students, developers, educators, civil servants, nonprofit leaders, and small business owners with essential AI skills. You may be interested in The platform blends online and offline learning and will initially offer courses in English and Hindi, with plans to incorporate additional regional languages in the near future. OpenAI will also integrate its learning modules with the IndiaAI Mission's FutureSkills platform, alongside contributing educational content to iGOT Karmayogi, a capacity-building platform for government officials. 'This partnership represents a significant stride towards making cutting-edge AI tools and knowledge accessible to all,' said Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. 'By opening doors to future-ready skills, we are enabling our startups, researchers, and developers to innovate faster and more effectively.' To support grassroots innovation, OpenAI has committed to offering up to $100,000 in API credits to 50 startups or fellows approved by the IndiaAI Mission. Additionally, the Academy will organise a series of hackathons across seven Indian states, engaging around 25,000 students. Winners will be offered the opportunity to attend OpenAI's global Dev Day event. The Academy will also contribute to one of IndiaAI's most ambitious goals, training one million teachers in the application of generative AI technologies in education. Workshops and webinars conducted by OpenAI experts will take place in six major cities, further enriching the hybrid learning experience and community engagement. The programme's Knowledge Hub will provide free access to video lectures, interactive tutorials, real-world modules, and peer-based learning circles to encourage collaborative learning. Jason Kwon, Chief Strategy Officer at OpenAI, lauded India's momentum in the AI sector, stating, 'India is emerging as one of the most dynamic hubs for AI innovation. We are thrilled to collaborate with IndiaAI to empower individuals with the skills and confidence to harness AI meaningfully in their daily lives and careers.'
Hans India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AP needs digitally empowered urban governance: Principal Secy
Vijayawada: S Suresh Kumar, Principal Secretary, Department of Municipal Administration and Urban Development, on Tuesday pointed out that Andhra Pradesh was witnessing rapid urban expansion, with nearly 40- 45 per cent of its population now living in urban areas. This demographic transformation calls for a paradigm shift - from traditional administrative models to agile, digitally empowered urban governance, said Suresh Kumar. He was the chief guest at the State-level workshop conducted at the School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada on Tuesday. The State government in collaboration with the Capacity Building Commission (CBC), Government of India, organised a State-level orientation workshop on 'Capacity Building for ULB Officials' under the Mission Karmayogi framework. The event marks the beginning of a transformative capacity-building journey for urban administration in the State. The workshop brought together Municipal Commissioners of 123 ULBs and key State urban departments, including MEPMA, Public Health and Municipal Engineering, and Town and Country Planning. The sessions focused on bridging skills gaps, integrating digital learning and fostering a culture of continuous professional development. Suresh Kumar said 'Under the Mission Karmayogi' framework, the State is initiating comprehensive gap assessments to evaluate existing capacities within ULBs and identify key functional, domain and behavioral competencies required at various roles. Based on these findings, minimum annual training hours will be prescribed for municipal officials. Further, training will not be limited to technical domains. The State is promoting holistic development, with certificate courses offered in areas such as leadership, communication, ethics, digital literacy and even personality development - ensuring that public servants are equipped not just with professional skills, but with the confidence and emotional intelligence needed to engage meaningfully with citizens. He informed that to encourage active participation, a framework for non-monetary incentives linked to training milestones is under consideration. These may include certificates of recognition, preference in transfers / internal postings, visibility in performance appraisals and access to advanced learning programmes. The intent is to create a culture where learning is rewarded and professional growth is seen as integral to public service. A key highlight of the workshop was the demonstration of the iGOT Karmayogi platform, the digital hub of Mission Karmayogi. With over 8 lakh government officials already onboard nationwide, the platform offers role-based, modular learning content tailored for ULB functionaries. Courses range from municipal finance and e-governance to urban resilience, inclusive planning and citizen engagement. The workshop saw participation from several senior dignitaries from the Government of India and domain experts, including: Dr Alka Mittal, Member (Admin.), Capacity Building Commission, V Lalithalakshmi, Secretary, CBC and CEO, Karmayogi Bharat, Shubham Katyayan, Programme Manager – ULBs, CBC, Soumi Banerjee, General Manager, iGOTKarmayogi Bharat and others. They shared insights on the role of continuous learning in transforming governance and the strategic utility of role-based skilling.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Compulsory yoga at work on June 21: Govt to all staff
Panaji: In an order, state govt has made it compulsory for all its employees to participate in yoga sessions held on International Yoga Day on June 21. The employees must perform yoga on their office premises or at institutions such as schools, colleges, panchayats, or municipalities where such sessions are organised. 'International Yoga Day is celebrated every year on June 21 to promote awareness about the many benefits of practising yoga for physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing,' the circular reads. 'The state of Goa joins the nation in observing this important day through participation in yoga sessions across govt offices and public institutions.' The circular states that employees attending sessions outside their department/office will have to take a photograph as proof of participation and submit it to their respective head office. All heads of departments/offices/autonomous bodies/corporations have also been directed to make all necessary arrangements to conduct yoga sessions in their offices and sub-offices on June 21. The departments have been told to make their office premises available to a list of organisations provided by the state by approaching them to conduct yoga sessions. The departments have been urged to do this without hampering essential services. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Start Here - 2025 Top Trend Local network access control Esseps Learn More Undo Bharat Swabhiman Trust, Tapobhumi Yoga Gurukul, Art of Living organisations, Brahma Kumaris, Patanjali Yog Samiti, Mahila Patanjali Yog Samiti, Yogasana Sports Association, Ambika Yog Kutir, and Prati Yogayana are the organisations with which departments have been asked to collaborate. The departments have been told to register each event and upload the participation details to a designated website. In another circular, the govt employees have been asked to attempt to complete the 'Y Break — Yoga Break at Workplace' course on the iGOT Karmayogi platform. 'It will undoubtedly have a beneficial and useful impact on govt employees in their professional and personal lives,' the circular says.
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
iGOT Karmayogi crosses landmark of 1 crore registered users
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): The total number of registrations in the iGOT Karmayogi platform, a digital learning platform for serving civil servants crore, crossed the one crore mark, a 30-fold growth from 3 lakh registered users since January 2023, according to a statement from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. According to the ministry, this rapid scale-up underlines the growing adoption of digital technology in public administration and reaffirms the government's commitment to building a future-ready and citizen-centric civil service. The ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that this milestone was achieved due to the active participation of both central and state/UT civil servants. Over 60 per cent of the registered users on the iGOT Karmayogi platform are from all 36 States/UTs, while the remaining are from central government ministries, departments and organisations. 'This demonstrates pan-India outreach of the platform and growing integration with state-level governance frameworks,' the ministry said. So far, the top five states with a relatively higher number of registered civil servants on the platform are Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. So far, over 3.1 crore learning certificates have been issued to civil servants based on course completion, which aggregates to more than 3.8 crore learning hours. iGOT Karmayogi platform offers over 2,400 courses in 16 languages contributed by more than 200 course providers, including Central and State Government Ministries and Departments, Civil Services Training Institutes (CSTIs), Civil Society Organisations, philanthropic bodies, premier Indian academic institutions, and private industry experts. According to the ministry, all courses are aligned with the indigenously developed Karmayogi Competency Model (KCM) - rooted in Indic wisdom and the tenets of Mission Karmayogi. With more than 1 crore registered civil servants, the focus areas for the iGOT Karmayogi platform in the near future include increasing the number of courses in regional languages, improving course quality, partnering with more content providers, and improving the user experience using AI and other technologies. The iGOT Karmayogi platform is designed as a Digital Public Infrastructure - offering a sustainable, scalable and secure digital ecosystem for continuous learning in the public sector. Several countries from the Caribbean and other regions have expressed interest in collaborating on the adoption of the iGOT Karmayogi DPI framework, reaffirming India's growing role as a global partner in digital innovation. (ANI)
Mint
21-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
iGOT Karmayogi crosses landmark of 1 crore registered users
New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): The total number of registrations in the iGOT Karmayogi platform, a digital learning platform for serving civil servants crore, crossed the one crore mark, a 30-fold growth from 3 lakh registered users since January 2023, according to a statement from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. According to the ministry, this rapid scale-up underlines the growing adoption of digital technology in public administration and reaffirms the government's commitment to building a future-ready and citizen-centric civil service. The ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that this milestone was achieved due to the active participation of both central and state/UT civil servants. Over 60 per cent of the registered users on the iGOT Karmayogi platform are from all 36 States/UTs, while the remaining are from central government ministries, departments and organisations. "This demonstrates pan-India outreach of the platform and growing integration with state-level governance frameworks," the ministry said. So far, the top five states with a relatively higher number of registered civil servants on the platform are Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. So far, over 3.1 crore learning certificates have been issued to civil servants based on course completion, which aggregates to more than 3.8 crore learning hours. iGOT Karmayogi platform offers over 2,400 courses in 16 languages contributed by more than 200 course providers, including Central and State Government Ministries and Departments, Civil Services Training Institutes (CSTIs), Civil Society Organisations, philanthropic bodies, premier Indian academic institutions, and private industry experts. According to the ministry, all courses are aligned with the indigenously developed Karmayogi Competency Model (KCM) - rooted in Indic wisdom and the tenets of Mission Karmayogi. With more than 1 crore registered civil servants, the focus areas for the iGOT Karmayogi platform in the near future include increasing the number of courses in regional languages, improving course quality, partnering with more content providers, and improving the user experience using AI and other technologies. The iGOT Karmayogi platform is designed as a Digital Public Infrastructure - offering a sustainable, scalable and secure digital ecosystem for continuous learning in the public sector. Several countries from the Caribbean and other regions have expressed interest in collaborating on the adoption of the iGOT Karmayogi DPI framework, reaffirming India's growing role as a global partner in digital innovation. (ANI)
