Skilling for AI: Government charts roadmap for workforce preparedness

The government is stepping up efforts to align India’s skill ecosystem with the demands of the AI era, with Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary urging stronger collaboration between government, industry, academia, and training institutions.

At a meeting on Skilling for AI in New Delhi, Chaudhary said that by embedding AI skills across education, vocational training, and the workforce, the government is laying the foundation for a Viksit Bharat in an AI-enabled global economy.

During the meeting, the minister reviewed the IndiaAI Mission’s FutureSkills pillar and other major programs, including AI Careers for Women (TechSaksham 2.0) and AI training under PMKVY 4.0.

In a statement, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said discussions emphasized the need for continuous upskilling and reskilling of the workforce.

The focus, it highlighted, was on developing talent across the AI value chain, from research and engineering to applications in healthcare, manufacturing, services, and governance, while ensuring responsible and ethical use of AI.

The ministry added that the meeting identified key priorities such as integrating foundational AI modules in vocational education, strengthening training infrastructure, expanding early-stage AI literacy initiatives, deepening industry partnerships, and ensuring regulatory adaptability.

The deliberations marked a crucial move toward scaling current initiatives and reaffirmed MSDE’s role in preparing India’s workforce for leadership in an AI-enabled future.