PM Modi Announces AI Training for 1 Crore Youth to Lead Global AI Leadership

PM Modi Unveils Ambitious AI Skilling Program for Youth

Addressing the nation from the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, PM Modi announced a transformative initiative to train 1 crore youth in AI skills over the next year1

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. The announcement came as part of his broader vision for Viksit Bharat, positioning youth empowerment through AI skills as central to India's technological future. Referring to India's recent AI Summit, the Prime Minister emphasized that this AI training initiative would equip the nation's youth with capabilities to lead the world in the domain of AI2

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Youth at the Center of India's Technological Advancement

PM Modi highlighted the critical role of young people in India's journey toward becoming a developed nation. "When I speak of a Viksit Bharat, when I speak of advancing the nation at high speed, who is the greatest beneficiary of this? If there is a driving force, it is the youth of my country," he stated1

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. The Prime Minister pointed to India's entrepreneurial surge, noting that more than 2.5 lakh startups now operate across the country, with young entrepreneurs actively contributing to employment generation1

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. To support this momentum, the government announced a Rs 1 lakh crore fund, with Modi assuring aspiring entrepreneurs they would not face resource constraints1

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Strengthening Digital Infrastructure and Self-Reliance

The Independence Day address outlined multiple initiatives focused on digital empowerment and self-reliance. PM Modi announced free online coaching for students preparing for various examinations, acknowledging the financial burden coaching classes place on poor and middle-class families3

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. The initiative will leverage Digital Public Infrastructure, available talent, and teachers to create a comprehensive network providing free coaching to youth2

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. Highlighting India's digital growth, the Prime Minister noted that India has the cheapest internet, facilitating widespread digital access1

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Semiconductor Manufacturing Push for Global AI Leadership

Addressing semiconductor manufacturing as critical to India's technological advancement, PM Modi revealed that three semiconductor plants have already started operations with production being exported2

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. Looking ahead, he announced that 7-8 new semiconductor production plants are expected to become operational within the next one to two years3

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. The Prime Minister described self-reliance in semiconductors as a pathway toward Viksit Bharat, recognizing the critical role of semiconductor chips in the digital and technological world2

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Expansion of Higher Education Infrastructure

PM Modi underlined the significant expansion of higher education infrastructure in the country. He provided data showing that between 2004 and 2014, there were fewer than 350 universities, while today there are 650 new universities, with the total approaching 1,0001

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. This expansion reflects the government's continuous efforts to attract youth toward technology and innovation1

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. The AI skill training initiative builds on this foundation, positioning India to compete for global AI leadership while ensuring youth in AI receive the capabilities needed for the technological future.