The Yogi government is continuously taking concrete steps towards making the state a leader in the country in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and future skills. In line with the vision of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the IT and Electronics Department has been instructed to promote AI-based innovation, digital skills, and employment-oriented technological development in the state.
As part of this, on Tuesday, leading companies, policymakers, academics, and technical experts presented their views on AI innovation. Principal Secretary for IT and Electronics, Anurag Yadav, stated that the department's Centre for e-Governance organised a state-level AI-Led Innovation and Capacity Building Conference on Tuesday. Topics such as Artificial Intelligence, digital skills, future skills, capacity building, and employment generation were discussed at the conference.
Strategic Vision: Employment Generation And Good Governance
The objective of the conference is to establish the state as an AI innovation hub, strengthen the digital proficiency of young people and government officials, and develop strong collaboration between industry, government, and academic institutions. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's vision is for the state's young people to become technologically competent in line with future needs and to give new momentum to the state's development journey by using modern technologies like AI. With this vision in mind, the Yogi government is prioritising AI, digital skills, and innovation at both the policy and implementation levels. At the conference, experts stated that Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies are becoming a strong foundation for Uttar Pradesh's economic development, employment generation, and good governance.
Global Tech Giants Share Expertise
At the conference, leading tech companies from India and abroad shared their experiences and suggestions on AI-based solutions, the digital ecosystem, and industry-ready talent through presentations. Global companies such as Microsoft, TCS, HCL, Google, Intel, and the Wadhwani Foundation presented case studies based on the practical applications of AI, skill development, and future technological needs. Meanwhile, leading organisations such as NVIDIA, IBM, Red Hat, Sify Technologies and the 1M1B (One Million for One Billion) Foundation shared their views on cloud computing, open-source technology, digital learning and global skill platforms.
MoU Signed With NASSCOM For Skill Development
A key highlight of the conference was the signing of an MoU between the Centre for e-Governance and NASSCOM. Under NASSCOM's Future Skills Prime programme, this agreement will prove to be a milestone in training the state's young people in emerging technologies, developing industry-relevant skills, and creating new employment opportunities. NASSCOM CEO Dr Abhilasha Gaur highlighted the importance of AI and digital skill development, stating that Uttar Pradesh has immense potential for both talent and opportunity.
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Launch Of ‘AI Pragya’ And Focus On Bhashini Platform
In the final phase of the conference, the IT and Electronics Department gave a presentation on 'AI Pragya'. The objective of this initiative is to provide 1,000,000 citizens of the state with AI literacy, prepare them for future digital opportunities, and make them globally competitive. During the conference's technical sessions, a special presentation was given on the Government of India's 'Bhashini' platform, which highlighted multilingual digital empowerment and the utility of language technology in citizen services. This initiative is considered significant for the large and diverse state, where delivering services to the general public through technology is a government priority.