Govt will train 10 lakh youths, entrepreneurs with AI skills

The Indian government launched a nationwide AI skilling program to train 10 lakh youth and entrepreneurs in AI skills, announced by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on January 6, 2026, at a Jaipur conference. Starting in Rajasthan, the initiative aims to complete within a year, enabling participants to apply AI in small businesses for boosted productivity.