Why in the news?

  • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the IndiaAI  Mission, has launched ‘YUVA AI for ALL’.

YUVA AI for ALL

  • What is it?: ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ is a free, national-level online course aimed to teach basic, ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills to 1 crore (10 million) Indian citizens, including students, professionals, and general learners.
  • Features:
    • It is a 4.5-hour self-paced course available on major platforms like FutureSkills Prime and iGOT Karmayogi, using Indian examples and simple language to make AI accessible and practical. 
    • The course covers AI basics, its impact on education, jobs, and creativity, ethical usage, real-world applications in India, and future AI opportunities. Upon completion, learners receive an official Government of India certificate.
    • The initiative focuses on bridging the AI knowledge gap, promoting responsible AI use, and preparing India’s workforce for a digital future.

India AI Mission

  • Aim: The India AI Mission is a national initiative to develop AI capabilities in India. 
  • The mission’s goals include: 
    • Democratizing AI: Making AI accessible to all social classes 
    • Promoting ethical AI: Ensuring AI is deployed responsibly and ethically 
    • Building AI capabilities: Developing Indigenous AI capabilities and attracting top AI talent 
    • Operationalizing AI: Using AI in critical sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, and climate change 
    • Increasing AI adoption: Increasing the number of students in AI programs 
    • Creating AI labs: Setting up AI and data labs in ITIs and Polytechnics in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
  • Implementing Agencies:
    • The mission is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) through IndiaAI IBD under DIC.
    • The lead agencies for the mission are
      • NITI Aayog
      • Department of Science and Technology (DST)
      • Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
      • Department of Biotechnology (DBT). 
  • The mission includes:
    • Investments in computing infrastructure
    • Skilling initiatives
    • A one-stop portal for AI-related development
    • Resources like articles, news, interviews, and investment funding news and events
    • Documents, case studies, and research reports
    • AI courses, both free and paid

 

 

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