Vision Digital India to establish AI training centres for marginalised students in Andhra Pradesh
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Why in news
Vision Digital India signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish AI training centres for marginalised students in Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam.
Background
The initiative was formalized at the CII Partnership Summit by Harikrishna Maram, Chairman of Vision Digital India. The project focuses on providing practical AI training to thousands of youngsters from marginalised sections in selected educational institutions.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyVision Digital India: Organization establishing AI training centres in Andhra Pradesh
- PlaceVizianagaram and Visakhapatnam: Districts in Andhra Pradesh targeted for AI training
- FactCII Partnership Summit: Venue where the MoU for AI training centres was signed
For Mains
Q. Discuss how targeted AI literacy programs can bridge the digital divide and promote socio-economic inclusion for marginalised communities in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Digital divide: Addressing the gap in high-end computing access between urban and rural marginalised students
- Skill-gap mitigation: Aligning vocational training with emerging AI-driven job markets
- Infrastructure bottleneck: Requirement for high-speed internet and hardware in rural educational institutions
Keywords: Digital Divide · Artificial Intelligence · Socio-economic Inclusion · Skill Development · Marginalised Sections
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