5 Tech-driven skill development initiatives addressing India’s digital skills gap

“We all recognize the necessity to equip our workforce with advanced technologies and processes. Skilling, re-skilling, and upskilling are the keys to preparing our future workforce. In India, the Skill India Mission aims to embrace this reality,” stated Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recent G20 Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting.

With generative AI significantly impacting sectors worldwide, the importance of acquiring tech skills has surged. To prepare students for the future of work, various industry bodies have launched tech courses, and here are 5 recent updates regarding the same.

5 Recent updates on the tech-driven skill development initiatives

• Samsung Innovation Campus successfully concluded AI, IoT, and Coding courses for 168 students in Bhubaneswar, reaffirming their commitment to empower Indian youth and #PoweringDigitalIndia.
• Dell and Intel have partnered to launch an AI lab in India, integrating Intel’s ‘AI for Youth’ program at Lords Institute of Engineering & Technology, bridging the digital skills gap and preparing students for the industry.
• Oppo India established an Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL) in Kerala in collaboration with NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission, encouraging students to create innovative technology tools like 3D printing, IoT, and robotics.
• Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) is implementing a Virtual Reality (VR)-based skill development program, training 17,000 workers in safety and operational procedures by 2026.
• Nokia, in collaboration with Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) and Kaushalya-The Skill University, will establish a 5G skill development center in Gujarat, offering training in 5G technology skills.

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As emphasized by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the future of work demands a workforce which is well-equipped with all the necessary tech skills. And if you wish to build a successful career and secure your employment in the era of technology, then you must acquire all the necessary tech skills. If you wish to sharpen your tech skills, here are the top 7 Free Online Learning Portals to Build Your Tech Skills in 2023 and Beyond