The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship India has highlighted its initiatives under Startup India, Skill India, and Atal Innovation Mission at TiEcon 2025. The conference focuses on AI and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence in shaping future enterprises and society. It brings together key stakeholders like entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and academia over a three-day event from April 30 to May 2, 2025.
Addressing TiEcon through recorded messages, Minister Shri Jayant Chaudhary stated that India is nurturing more than one million entrepreneurs. He mentioned how innovation, enterprise, and skills are converging in India, offering opportunities for global narratives shaped by the country's rapidly growing role as a global innovator and talent hub.
Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC, discusses AI's transformational impact and emphasizes the importance of skill development for youth and professionals. He noted that NSDC is implementing various initiatives to upskill workforce through targeted programs, focusing on leveraging human capital and technology for future readiness.
At the conference, stakeholders from diverse sectors such as deep tech, climate innovation, healthcare, AI, and digital transformation explored potential collaborations in talent development, mobility of workforce, and specialized AI-focused skilling programs. Satya Nadella's interaction with Mr. Tiwari also underscored discussions on India's skill ecosystem and NSDC's role in equipping the youth with relevant skills.
The text aims to provide an optimistic view of India's engagement at this pivotal conference that underscores its commitment to AI innovation and entrepreneurship while highlighting collaborative efforts towards skills development and workforce readiness in an evolving global landscape.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship India: A governmental body responsible for skill development and entrepreneurship policies in India.
Startup India, Skill India, Atal Innovation Mission: Ambitious programs initiated by the Indian Government aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, skilling, and innovation.
TiEcon 2025: The world's leading technology and entrepreneurship conference held annually for three days focused on Artificial Intelligence under the theme AiVerse in California.
Santa Clara Convention Center, California: Location of TiEcon 2025 where the focus was on AI development and its impact on industries and society.
ShaRI Jayant Chaudhary: Minister of State IC at the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Ministry of Education, speaking at TiEcon 2025 about entrepreneurship in India.
NSDC (National Skills Development Corporation): Corporation that empowers through skill development initiatives and showcases Indian skilling models and AI-integrated platforms internationally.
Microsoft: Technology company that had an interaction with NSDC at TiEcon 2025 discussing India's skill ecosystem.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
India Showcases Skilling and AI Innovation at TiEcon
2025: AiVerse
India nurturing over a million entrepreneurs through
Startup India, Skill India and Atal Innovation Mission:
Shri Jayant Chaudhary
Posted On: 02 MAY 2025 5:58PM by PIB Delhi
TiEcon 2025, the world’s leading technology and entrepreneurship conference, kicked off its three-day run at
the Santa Clara Convention Center, California, with a powerful focus on Artificial Intelligence under the
theme “AiVerse.”This annual three-day conference, themed “AiVerse”, will focus on the vast potential and
disruptive power of Artificial Intelligence in shaping the future of enterprises and society and has brought
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together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and academia. The three-day mega event is being held from 30
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April to 2 May, 2025.
Addressing the conference through a recorded message, Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Skill
Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Shri Jayant
Chaudhary said that the Indian Government is nurturing over a million entrepreneurs through its ambitious
programmes like Startup India, Skill India, and Atal Innovation Mission.
The Minister further said, “India today stands at a powerful inflection point where innovation, enterprise, and
skills are converging to shape a new global narrative. Across every corner of our nation, entrepreneurs are
solving real problems, building sustainable ventures, and creating scalable impact.”
A high-level Indian delegation comprising leaders in deep-tech, climate innovation, healthcare, AI, and digital
transformation showcased the country’s expanding role as a global innovation partner. The delegation
reflected India’s entrepreneurial spirit rooted in resilience, inclusion, and purpose-driven development.
India’s participation at TiEcon 2025 marks a significant step in strengthening its positioning as a global talent
hub and innovation partner in the AI era. With strategic initiatives underway, India continues to bridge global
skill gaps and contribute meaningfully to the evolving AIVerse.
Addressing at the TieCon 2025 Convention at Silicon Valley, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD,
NSDC International, said, “AI is transforming the world in ways we never imagined which necessitates
proactive measures to navigate the challenges and harness the opportunities it brings. Skilling our youth and
professionals is one of the most critical steps we must focus on today to prepare for the future. NSDC has
been making significant efforts to skill and upskill the workforce through various targeted initiatives. We are
empowering young people with the capabilities to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and future leaders in
emerging fields. Our focus is on leveraging the power of human capital and technology to build a better
tomorrow.”
He also highlighted how India's skilling ecosystem is evolving and democratising access to future skill
training. Cutting-edge platforms like Skill India Digital Hub allows learners from across the country to learn
from anywhere, anytime. He underscored NSDC International's critical role in transforming India into a
global supplier of skilled manpower.
The corporation has also set up a dedicated exhibition stall at the conference, which drew enthusiastic
engagement from global participants.The stall showcased India’s innovative skilling models and AI-integrated learning platforms. Delegates from
across sectors explored potential collaborations in talent development, workforce mobility, and AI-centric
skilling programmes.
On the second day in TieCon 2025, Satya Nadella CEO of Microsoft and Mr. Tiwari had a brief interaction
about India’s skill ecosystem and about of NSDC's initiatives and how the organisation is equipping Indian
youth with job-ready and future-ready skills. The interaction took place at the NSDC stall set up at the
exhibition zone.
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Beena Yadav/Shahbaz Hasibi
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