India’s Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) says 211,029 learners have enrolled in the free Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme so far, with Uttar Pradesh leading at 34,830 enrollments. The “AI to be Aware” pathway recorded 106,782 sign-ups, and industry partners Microsoft India, HCLTech and NASSCOM supported training across 12 online courses on the Skill India Digital Hub.
Key Points
- 1Registers 211,029 learners nationwide; Uttar Pradesh leads with 34,830 enrollments.
- 2Indicates high demand for basic AI literacy—'AI to be Aware' tops with 106,782 enrollments.
- 3Provides practitioners free, industry-aligned training supported by Microsoft, HCLTech and NASSCOM partnerships.
Scoring Rationale
High national reach and official MSDE backing drives impact, but limited novelty beyond standard government upskilling initiatives.
Sources
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