PM Modi announces AI skill training initiative for one crore youth

NEW DELHI, August 15 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a national initiative to provide Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital skills training to one crore youth over the next year.

Announced during the 80th Independence Day address, the scheme aims to collaborate with leading technology firms and educational institutions to establish training hubs in regional towns and rural districts. The initiative focuses on preparing the youth for emerging technology jobs in data analytics, machine learning, cyber security, and software development.

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship will lead the implementation and coordinate certification programs.

Government schemes and skill development programs are core parts of the Indian economy syllabus. Candidates should note that the initiative is part of the broader Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) framework.

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नई दिल्ली, 15 अगस्त — प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ने अगले एक वर्ष में एक करोड़ युवाओं को आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस (AI) और डिजिटल कौशल प्रशिक्षण प्रदान करने की एक राष्ट्रीय पहल की घोषणा की है।

80वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस के संबोधन के दौरान घोषित इस योजना का उद्देश्य प्रमुख प्रौद्योगिकी कंपनियों और शैक्षणिक संस्थानों के साथ सहयोग करके क्षेत्रीय कस्बों और ग्रामीण जिलों में प्रशिक्षण केंद्र स्थापित करना है। यह पहल युवाओं को डेटा एनालिटिक्स, मशीन लर्निंग, साइबर सुरक्षा और सॉफ्टवेयर विकास जैसे उभरते क्षेत्रों में नौकरियों के लिए तैयार करने पर केंद्रित है।

कौशल विकास और उद्यमिता मंत्रालय इस पहल के कार्यान्वयन का नेतृत्व करेगा और प्रमाणन कार्यक्रमों का समन्वय करेगा।

सरकारी योजनाएं और कौशल विकास कार्यक्रम भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था पाठ्यक्रम के मुख्य भाग हैं। उम्मीदवारों को ध्यान देना चाहिए कि यह पहल व्यापक प्रधानमंत्री कौशल विकास योजना (PMKVY) ढांचे का एक हिस्सा है।

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PM Modi announces AI skill training initiative for one crore youth

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Quick Revision Practice

Q1. Which organisation released the official recruitment notification for 11,403 Clerk posts in August 2026?

Q2. Who won India's first-ever Judo Gold medal in Commonwealth Games history during Glasgow 2026?

Q3. What is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the "Samudra Manthan" offshore energy scheme?

Q4. The Andhra Pradesh government rescheduled the Phase-2 Job Calendar notifications to which date?

Q5. Which state government launched the "Delhi Lakshmi Yojana" offering ₹2,500 monthly transfer to women?

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Q1. Which organisation released the official recruitment notification for 11,403 Clerk posts in August 2026?

Q2. Who won India's first-ever Judo Gold medal in Commonwealth Games history during Glasgow 2026?

Q3. What is the total financial outlay approved by the Union Cabinet for the "Samudra Manthan" offshore energy scheme?

Q4. The Andhra Pradesh government rescheduled the Phase-2 Job Calendar notifications to which date?

Q5. Which state government launched the "Delhi Lakshmi Yojana" offering ₹2,500 monthly transfer to women?

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