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India's AI Boom: 8.65 Lakh Trained Amid Major Job Creation Push

The Indian government's FutureSkills PRIME program is making significant strides in building a future-ready workforce. Over 8.65 lakh candidates have enrolled for training in cutting-edge fields like Artificial Intelligence. This push comes as reports project India's AI professional count will more than double by 2027. The initiative also includes programs like YUVAi to foster AI skills among school students across various social themes.

Key Points: 8.65 Lakh Indians Trained in AI and Emerging Tech via FutureSkills

  • Over 3.2 lakh candidates specifically trained in AI and Big Data Analytics technologies
  • FutureSkills PRIME program targets re-skilling for 10 key emerging technologies
  • India's AI talent pool projected to double to over 1.25 million professionals by 2027
  • YUVAi program introduces AI skills to school students from 8th to 12th grade
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8.65 lakh Indians enrolled, trained in various emerging tech including AI

Over 8.65 lakh Indians have enrolled in AI and emerging tech courses under the FutureSkills PRIME initiative, as India's AI workforce is set to double by 2027.

"Under this programme so far, 18.56 Lakh+ candidates have signed up on the Future Skills PRIME Portal, out of which, 3.37 Lakhs+ candidates have completed their course - Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State"

New Delhi, Dec 18

Artificial Intelligence (AI) may result in job creation in various streams like data science and data curation and so far, 8.65 lakh candidates have enrolled/trained in various courses, including 3.20 lakh candidates in AI/Big Data Analytics technologies, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has initiated 'FutureSkills PRIME' a programme for Re-skilling/Up-skilling of IT manpower for employability in 10 new/emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence.

"Under this programme so far, 18.56 Lakh+ candidates have signed up on the Future Skills PRIME Portal, out of which, 3.37 Lakhs+ candidates have completed their course," said Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Shobha Karandlaje, in Rajya Sabha.

As per a recent Nasscom report titled "Advancing India's AI skills", the AI talent in India is expected to grow from 6 lakh-6.5 lakh professionals to more than 12.50 lakh professionals by the year 2027, at a 15 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR).

The minister further stated that under the Scheme of Centers of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence implemented by MeitY in partnership with Nasscom, startups are supported for developing AI based tools and applications that are of use for manufacturing companies.

"Several such solutions have been deployed by companies in the manufacturing sector. Besides, National e-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY in collaboration with its partners, has implemented 'YUVAi: Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI'- A National Programme for School Students with the objective of enabling school students from classes 8th to 12th with AI tech and social skills in an inclusive manner," she mentioned.

The programme provides a platform for youth to learn and apply AI skills in eight thematic areas- Krishi, Aarogya, Shiksha, Paryavaran, Parivahan, Grameen Vikas, Smart Cities and Vidhi aur Nyaay.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment is running the National Career Service (NCS) Portal which is a one-stop solution for providing career related services including information on jobs from private and government sectors.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Great numbers, but the completion rate seems low? 18.56 lakh signed up, only 3.37 lakh completed. We need to focus on quality and completion, not just enrolment. Hope the courses are practical and lead to real jobs.
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Vikram M
Finally, a focus on sectors that matter for our country like Krishi and Aarogya! AI in agriculture and healthcare can be a game-changer for rural India. Hope these trained professionals actually work on Indian problems, not just for foreign companies.
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Rohit P
As someone who did a FutureSkills course, I can say the content is good. But the real challenge is getting a job after. The NCS portal needs to be more effective in connecting skilled candidates with the right opportunities. More industry partnerships are key.
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Priya S
This is wonderful news! It's heartening to see the government pushing AI education from the school level itself. My brother in 10th standard is very interested in the YUVAi programme. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
Doubling the AI talent pool by 2027 is an ambitious target. If India can pull this off while focusing on inclusive growth and domestic problem-solving, it could truly become a global AI leader. The thematic areas are well-chosen.

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