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India's AI Mission 2.0 to Train Students at 500 Universities Nationwide

The Indian government plans to expand specialized artificial intelligence training to 500 universities across the country as a key component of the upcoming AI Mission 2.0. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the initiative, modeled on a successful semiconductor training program, with industry partners finalizing the curriculum to meet market needs. The strategy also includes major research programs and a focus on a common compute stack to democratize technology access. The second phase aims to scale these efforts, seeking stakeholder feedback to maintain India's momentum as a global AI leader.

Key Points: India Expands AI Training to 500 Universities in AI Mission 2.0

  • Expand AI training to 500 universities
  • Industry to finalize curriculum
  • Part of upcoming AI Mission 2.0
  • Focus on common compute stack for equal access
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India to expand AI training to 500 universities under AI Mission 2.0

India's AI Mission 2.0 will expand AI training to 500 universities, with industry-finalized curriculum, to build a national talent pipeline.

"We will have a similar model now, industry is finalising the course curriculum. - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, January 30

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced a new plan to expand artificial intelligence training to 500 universities nationwide. This initiative aims to create a talent pipeline for the industry by providing a specialised course curriculum and training opportunities for students. The program follows a model used in the semiconductor sector, where students at 315 universities are already designing chips.

While sharing the plan during a press conference, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw noted that the industry is currently finalising the curriculum to ensure students receive training that meets market needs. This expansion is a key part of the upcoming AI Mission 2.0, which the government expects to launch in the next five to six months as the first phase of the current mission concludes.

The government also plans to announce major research programs during the summit to make the national AI strategy more comprehensive. This strategy includes a focus on the common compute stack, which aims to make technology access more equal for everyone. This approach builds on prior digital programs, including UPI, DigiLocker, and the 5G rollout.

"You have seen in the case of semiconductors, where 315 universities now have complete staff and students are designing chips, students are shaping up the chips. We will have a similar model now, industry is finalising the course curriculum," the minister said.

"Apart from that, we will also take up major research programs, which we will announce in the AI summit. So, that way our program is very comprehensive, and one more thing which I wanted to share with you is the world is taking note of our common compute," he added.

The second phase of the AI mission will focus on scaling these efforts. The ministry is looking for feedback from stakeholders on how to implement these programs on a larger scale. The goal is to maintain the momentum of technology democratisation and ensure India remains a leader in global AI development.

- ANI

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Priya S
Hope the curriculum is practical and not just theoretical. Many engineering courses are outdated. Industry involvement is key. Also, they must ensure good faculty training and proper lab infrastructure in all 500 universities, not just the IITs and NITs.
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Rohit P
Building on UPI and 5G success. Our digital public infrastructure is world-class. If we can add AI talent to that mix, the sky is the limit. Excited to see what our students will build. 🤖
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, this is very promising. The global AI race is intense. A coordinated national strategy with industry-aligned training is exactly what's needed to keep our competitive edge. Hope the execution matches the vision.
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Karthik V
Good step, but government must also focus on data privacy laws and ethical AI frameworks. We don't want to create brilliant technologists without a moral compass. The research programs should include these aspects.
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Nikhil C
Finally! My college is probably in tier-3 city. Getting access to proper AI courses and compute power would be a game-changer for students like me. Waiting for the rollout. 🙏

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