The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Microsoft to launch the ‘AI Careers for Women’ initiative aimed at empowering 20,000 women from underrepresented areas with AI skills. This program targets women from Tier-II and Tier-III towns across six Indian states.

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• 20,000 women from Tier-II and Tier-III towns in six Indian states will be trained in AI.
• The program will be conducted in partnership with Microsoft and MSDE.
• It includes a 240-hour AI curriculum developed with NCVET for industry alignment.
• Focus on leadership, career opportunities, and AI skills for future tech leaders.
• Hub-and-Spoke model: 30 Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in women’s institutions and 150 partner colleges.
• Training will cover technical skills, real-world AI projects, and career guidance.
• Internships and job opportunities to be included for program participants.
• Edunet Foundation is the implementing partner for the initiative.
• Program aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) for interdisciplinary learning.
• Aims to empower women for careers in AI, bridging the gender gap in technology