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President Murmu to Launch AI Skilling Drive & Certify Learners on New Year's Day

President Droupadi Murmu will attend the SOAR programme on January 1 to confer AI certificates on learners, including students and Members of Parliament. She will launch the #SkillTheNation Challenge to encourage youth participation in future-ready skilling. The event includes an "AI for Beginners" session led by a global expert in collaboration with Google. Additionally, the President will virtually inaugurate an IGNOU Regional Centre in Rairangpur to boost skill-oriented education in northern Odisha.

Key Points: President Murmu to Confer AI Certificates at SOAR Programme

  • AI certificates for students & MPs
  • #SkillTheNation Challenge launch
  • AI for Beginners session with Google
  • IGNOU Regional Centre inauguration
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President Droupadi Murmu to grace SOAR programme and confer AI certificates on January 1

President Droupadi Murmu will award AI certificates to learners and MPs, launch #SkillTheNation Challenge, and inaugurate an IGNOU centre on Jan 1.

"MSDE is enabling learners to acquire essential AI competencies aligned with emerging industry needs. – Official Release"

New Delhi, December 31

President Droupadi Murmu will grace a special programme under SOAR - Skilling for AI Readiness, an initiative of the Skill India Mission, on January 1 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, New Delhi.

The programme is being organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India and reflects the continued commitment of the Government towards preparing India's workforce for an AI-driven future.

The programme will be held in the august presence of Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Minister of Education, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for Education.

As per the release, during the event, President Droupadi Murmu will confer Artificial Intelligence (AI) certificates upon learners, including students and Members of Parliament and launch of the national awareness campaign #SkillTheNation Challenge, aimed at encouraging more youth participation in future-ready skilling programmes. As part of the agenda, MSDE will conduct a special "AI for Beginners" session at Rashtrapati Bhavan, as a brief interactive learning module led by a globally renowned AI expert, in collaboration with Google, the Ministry's principal AI skilling partner.

The President will also virtually inaugurate IGNOU Regional Centre at Rairangpur, serving as a key hub for northern Odisha for strengthening employability through skill-oriented programmes and training support, said the release.

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the nature of work and skill requirements across sectors. MSDE has placed strong emphasis on AI skilling, with a focus on accessibility, relevance and inclusion. Through initiatives such as SOAR - Skilling for AI Readiness, the Ministry is enabling learners to acquire essential AI competencies aligned with emerging industry needs.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see focus on inclusion and accessibility. Hope these programmes reach Tier 2 and 3 cities and villages, not just metros. The IGNOU centre in Odisha is a step in the right direction.
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Aman W
MPs getting AI certificates? Hope they actually attend the sessions and learn, not just get a photo-op. The real test is if they can use this knowledge for better policymaking.
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Sarah B
Collaboration with Google is promising. Need more such partnerships with industry leaders to ensure the skills taught are what the job market actually needs. #SkillTheNation is a catchy challenge!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, while the event is great, I hope the focus remains on deep, practical skilling and not just symbolic certificates. We need engineers and technicians, not just people who've attended a seminar. The "AI for Beginners" session must be rigorous.
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Meera T
Wonderful to see President Murmu leading this. It sends a powerful message about women in STEM and technology. May many young girls be inspired! 👩‍💻

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