In News:

Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the IndiaAI Mission, this initiative is a first-of-its-kind free AI literacy programme designed for mass outreach.

Key Features

• Target: Empower 1 crore (10 million) citizens with foundational AI skills.
• Duration: Approximately 4–4.5 hours, self-paced.
• Structure: Six modules covering:
  • AI fundamentals
  • Generative AI basics
  • Ethics in AI
  • Real-world applications
• Eligibility: No prior coding knowledge required.
• Certification: Official Government of India certificate upon completion.
• Accessibility: 100% free and open to all.
• Platforms: Available on
  • FutureSkills Prime
  • iGOT Karmayogi
  • Coursera
  • TCS iON and other ed-tech portals

The course is designed with India-specific examples, making it practical and relatable for students, professionals, and general learners.

Kaushal Rath: Mobile AI Awareness Initiative

To expand outreach beyond digital platforms, MeitY, in collaboration with the All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology (AISECT), launched Kaushal Rath.

Key Highlights

• Flagged off from India Gate, New Delhi.
• Designed as a mobile computer lab equipped with:
  • Internet-enabled systems
  • Audio-visual tools
  • Structured AI training modules
• Will travel to:
  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
  • Community centers
• Provides:
  • Hands-on exposure to AI and Generative AI tools
  • On-the-spot course registrations
  • Instructor-led sessions with trained facilitators

The initiative focuses particularly on semi-urban and underserved regions, ensuring AI awareness reaches beyond metropolitan centers.

Institutional Framework

IndiaAI Mission

The programme is part of the broader IndiaAI Mission, where skilling is one of the seven core pillars. The mission seeks to strengthen India’s AI ecosystem through:

• Capacity building
• Innovation support
• Ethical AI frameworks
• Workforce readiness

Link with India AI Impact Summit 2026

The initiative also serves as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit is positioned as:

• The first major global AI gathering hosted in the Global South.
• Focused on development-oriented AI outcomes.
• Thematically aligned with People, Planet and Progress.

Kaushal Rath will operate across Delhi-NCR in the run-up to the summit to generate public awareness and encourage AI adoption.

In News:

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