AI BASED ENGINEERING

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has notified a comprehensive framework for the recognition and development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging digital skills under the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). The framework, outlined in the "National Programme on Artificial Intelligence (NPAI) and Skilling Framework" report, was notified on June 23, 2023, and provides guidelines for skilling in AI across sectors. This initiative also promotes entrepreneurship development through various programs and autonomous organizations. **Key Points / Main Content** * **National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF):** * NSQF enables recognition of skills acquired through formal, non-formal, and informal learning. * It provides nationally recognised qualifications across sectors and levels. * **NPAI Skilling Framework:** * Provides a structured approach for identification, development, and NSQF-alignment of qualifications in AI, data science, and cross-sectoral AI applications. * Serves as a foundational document for developing standardised courses and curricula. * **NSQF-aligned Qualifications:** * Newly developed qualifications in emerging domains like AI, digital content creation, and multimedia production. * Specific qualifications include: * Fundamentals of Digital Creativity with AI * AI-Driven Digital Content and Marketing Associate * Design Fundamentals with AI using Adobe * Essentials of Generative AI Content Creation using Adobe * Concepts of Digital Marketing using Adobe * Art of Social Media Content Creation using Adobe * Fundamentals of Multichannel Content Marketing using Adobe * Principles of Image Editing using Adobe * Graphics Design with Adobe Illustrator * Fundamentals of Document Design using Adobe * Fundamentals of Multimedia Content Creation using Adobe * AI Digital Content Creation for Viksit Bharat * **Course Structure:** * Qualifications are designed across multiple NSQF levels. * Forms include short-term courses, micro-credentials, and long-term programmes. * Designed to enable integration at school, ITI, and higher education levels. * **Entrepreneurship Development:** * The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) promotes entrepreneurship development. * Entrepreneurship Awareness Programmes (EAP) are designed to create awareness of entrepreneurship, available schemes, and opportunities. * EAPs build confidence and guide participants towards accessing finance, markets, and government support systems. **Impact Analysis** **Stakeholder: Individuals seeking skills development** * **Impact:** Access to structured and nationally recognised qualifications in AI and related digital skills, improving employability and career prospects. * **Action Required:** Identify and enroll in relevant NSQF-aligned courses and programmes to acquire necessary skills. **Stakeholder: Educational Institutions (Schools, ITIs, Higher Education)** * **Impact:** Opportunity to integrate NSQF-aligned AI and digital skills courses into their curricula, enhancing educational offerings. * **Action Required:** Develop and implement standardised courses and curricula aligned with the NPAI Skilling Framework. **Stakeholder: Employers / Industry** * **Impact:** Access to a pool of skilled professionals in AI and emerging digital technologies, meeting industry demands. * **Action Required:** Collaborate with educational institutions and training providers to ensure course content aligns with industry needs. **Stakeholder: National Council of Vocational Education and Training (NCVET)** * **Impact:** Facilitating the development of NSQF-aligned qualifications in emerging domains * **Action Required:** Continue to develop NSQF-aligned qualifications in emerging domains such as AI, digital content creation, generative AI, digital marketing, multimedia production and allied areas.

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