New Delhi, February 15 (IANS). According to an official statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) will participate in the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
There will be a special pavilion which will focus on the vision of ‘AI for Inclusive Development’. In this, skilling will be kept at the center of India’s AI journey.
As the summit is bringing together global leaders, policymakers and technology pioneers in what is being billed as one of the largest AI gatherings in the Global South, MSDE’s presence will reflect India’s commitment to empowering AI without displacing livelihoods.
Welcoming the AI Summit, Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MoS) Jayant Singh Chaudhary said, “India’s hosting of one of the largest AI summits in the Global South, reflects our intent to shape a responsible and inclusive AI future. I look forward to meaningful engagement with global partners and showcasing how India can equip its youth and workforce with AI-ready skills.” Creating solutions that power growth and opportunity for all.”
“The MSDE Pavilion will translate this vision into action through a broader framework built around skilling in AI, skilling with AI and skilling for AI through initiatives such as skilling in AI, SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness), National Skills Qualification Framework-aligned new job roles and short-duration nano-credentials delivered in partnership with industry,” the statement said. Will focus on building basic and advanced capabilities in intelligence.
“Visitors to the pavilion will be able to experience micro-learning modules, live dashboards and interactive installations that will showcase how AI literacy can be spread across all ages and backgrounds, enabling learners to transition into AI-enabled careers,” he said.
Skilling with AI will showcase how Artificial Intelligence is changing the delivery and governance of skill development itself. AI-powered systems like Skill India Assistant (SIA) will guide learners on career paths as per their qualifications and interests, while the recommendation engine integrated with the Skill India Digital Hub will personalize course suggestions across sectors.
AI-enabled monitoring and assessment tools, including computer vision-based practical evaluations, will showcase how technology can increase transparency, efficiency and credibility in skill certification. Together, these innovations will showcase how AI is being incorporated into the skilling ecosystem to improve outcomes, access and quality.
The statement further said, “Skilling for AI will address workforce readiness in an economy where AI is rapidly increasing productivity. Through gamified demonstrations and real-life personas, the pavilion will showcase how farmers can take advantage of AI-driven advisory systems, how electricians can detect faults using AI-enabled applications, how construction workers can become multilingual on site. How weavers can access AI learning support and co-create customized designs. These examples will reinforce the message that AI is not just limited to coders or large enterprises; it can also increase productivity and income for India’s informal and blue-collar workforce.”
During the summit, MoS Choudhary will also have several engagements with global technology leaders, academia and industry partners to deepen collaboration in AI skilling and digital inclusion. “MoS Choudhary will visit the MSDE pavilion on February 17 to review the installation, interact with youth participants and engage with stakeholders showcasing AI-enabled skilling solutions,” the statement said.
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