YUVA AI for ALL Initiative

  • 22 Nov 2025

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The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched YUVA AI for ALL, a free national course on Artificial Intelligence, under the IndiaAI Mission. The initiative aims to democratise AI knowledge and make India’s citizensespecially youthfuture-ready in the age of emerging technologies.

About YUVA AI for ALL

  • Nature: First-of-its-kind free, self-paced national AI course
  • Duration: ~ 4.5 hours, divided into six short modules
  • Target Group: Students, professionals, government employees and general learners
  • Coverage Goal:1 crore (10 million) citizens with foundational AI skills
  • Certification:Official Government of India certificate on completion

Key Features

  • Accessible & Inclusive:
    • 100% free and open to all
    • Learn anytime, anywhere, at one’s own pace
  • Practical & Contextual:
    • Uses real-life Indian examples
    • Blends global AI knowledge with India-specific context
  • Ethical Focus:Emphasises safe, responsible and inclusive use of AI
  • Delivery Platforms:
    • FutureSkills Prime
    • iGOTKarmayogi
    • Other popular ed-tech portals

What Learners Gain

  • Understanding of what AI is and how it works
  • Awareness of AI’s impact on education, creativity and work
  • Basics of ethical and responsible AI usage
  • Exposure to Indian AI use cases
  • Insights into future opportunities in the AI ecosystem

Why the Initiative Matters

  • Bridges the Digital Divide: Makes AI literacy accessible beyond elite technical institutions.
  • Workforce Readiness: Prepares India’s large youth population for AI-driven jobs.
  • Ethical AI Adoption: Promotes trust, accountability and inclusiveness in AI use.
  • Whole-of-Society Approach: Enables schools, universities, organisations and states to partner for nationwide outreach.

About the IndiaAI Mission

  • Launched: Initially in 2023 as a joint initiative of MeitY and NASSCOM
  • Core Objectives:
    • “Making AI in India” – Encourage domestic AI research and innovation
    • “Making AI Work for India” – Apply AI to sectors like governance, health, education and agriculture
  • Ecosystem Support:
    • Access to high-end computing resources
    • Support for startups, researchers and innovators