**Summary:**
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) is implementing the "AI for India 2.0 Programme," launched on July 15, 2023, (World Youth Skills Day). This program provides free online training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) with a special focus on vernacular accessibility, offering content in nine Indian languages, including Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada. The program targets college students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals, particularly those from rural and non-English speaking backgrounds. As a tech platform, it facilitates tech learning in vernacular languages and empowers youth by providing access to expert-curated Python courses with nationally accredited recognition. Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), MSDE, provided this information in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: The government ministry responsible for skill development and entrepreneurship initiatives.
AI for India 2.0 Programme: A government program focused on providing AI and Machine Learning training, particularly in vernacular languages.
Artificial Intelligence: A key technology focus of the AI for India 2.0 Programme.
Machine Learning: A key technology focus of the AI for India 2.0 Programme.
Hindi: One of the nine Indian languages in which the AI for India 2.0 Programme provides content.
Telugu: One of the nine Indian languages in which the AI for India 2.0 Programme provides content.
Kannada: One of the nine Indian languages in which the AI for India 2.0 Programme provides content.
Shri Jayant Chaudhary: Minister of State Independent Charge, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Implementation of AI for India 2.0 Programme
Posted On: 23 JUL 2025 4:50PM by PIB Delhi
The AI for India 2.0 Programme was launched on 15th July, 2023 on the occasion of the ‘World Youth Skills’
Day.
The objectives and components of the Programme are as stated below:
i. Free online training in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
ii. Special focus on vernacular accessibility—content available in nine Indian languages (e.g., Hindi,
Telugu, Kannada).
iii. Aimed at college students, fresh graduates, and early-career professionals, especially from rural and
non‑english-speaking backgrounds.
This programme having been a tech platform, enabled tech learning in 9 vernacular languages empowering
the youth by providing them with the access to expert-curated Python courses. The Programme had nationally
accredited recognition.
This information was given by the Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Shri Jayant Chaudhary in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
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