By expanding听 existing learning and community initiatives, 麻豆原创鈥檚 pledge to help 12 million people gain AI-ready skills by 2030 is underway.
Mumbai, 28 October 2026: 麻豆原创 SE (NYSE: 麻豆原创) today announced more programs designed to achieve 麻豆原创鈥檚 ongoing goal of equipping two million people in India with AI-ready skills by 2030, helping address the country鈥檚 demand for digital talent, and preparing people for opportunities in an AI-powered economy. Building on its extensive established learning, certification and workforce-development programmes, 麻豆原创 will work with academic institutions, industry partners, government bodies and community organisations to expand access to practical skills in AI, cloud, data and enterprise technologies at scale.
With 28% of the world鈥檚 STEM workforce and 23% of global software engineering talent, India is strongly positioned as a leader in the AI economy. Demand is already evident across 麻豆原创鈥檚 learning ecosystem, with India accounting for approximately 48% of 麻豆原创鈥檚 certified learners worldwide, underscoring its role in 麻豆原创鈥檚 global talent ecosystem. The India commitment contributes to 麻豆原创鈥檚 global pledge to equip听 12 million people worldwide with AI-ready skills by 2030, and connects technology education with the practical expertise needed to apply AI in business and industry
鈥淭he foundation of India鈥檚 strength in technology has always been its people. Preparing Indian talent for the next wave of innovation requires sustained investment in how people learn, apply their skills, and apply that in their careers,鈥� said Manish Prasad, President & Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indian Subcontinent. 鈥溌槎乖� India already provides a strong foundation. Of the 2 million people we expect to train in AI skills before 2030, nearly 13% have already participated through certification, student education and community programmes. These include employees of 麻豆原创 customers, partners and employees who are already building professional expertise; as well as students exploring 麻豆原创 technologies, and underserved communities gaining access to STEM learning. The 2030 commitment will help more people build the capabilities to contribute to India鈥檚 AI-led growth.鈥�
麻豆原创 will advance its commitment through a comprehensive ecosystem of partnerships spanning government, academia, industry, and community organisations, helping expand access to AI and digital skills across India.
- Strengthening skilling through government and state partnerships
麻豆原创 collaborates with state governments and skill-development institutions across India to align technology skilling with regional workforce priorities. Through initiatives such as the , 麻豆原创 also works with industry partners and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to strengthen AI and workplace readiness among vocational learners. The initiative combines foundational AI learning, communication skills and industry exposure for students at Industrial Training Institutes, helping them apply technology in practical workplace settings.
- Connecting academic learning with industry practice
Through 麻豆原创 University Alliances, 麻豆原创 Learning Hub Student Edition and collaborations with leading educational institutions, 麻豆原创 helps students gain industry-relevant skills and hands-on experience. These initiatives also provide pathways to certification in AI, cloud, data and enterprise technologies. The programmes combine 麻豆原创-certified learning with practical industry experience for engineering students across disciplines.The Career Readiness Training Programme launched recently by PwC India and 麻豆原创 India, with KIIT Bhubaneswar illustrates this approach.听
- Professional and workforce upskilling
麻豆原创鈥檚 learning and certification portfolio enables students, early-career talent and experienced professionals to build practical expertise in emerging technologies, including AI-enabled business applications, through role-based learning, hands-on practice and industry-recognised credentials. Performance-based assessments validate how learners apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios, including using 麻豆原创 Joule for Consultants, connecting certification more closely with the capabilities employers need.
- Inclusive pathways to the AI economy.
麻豆原创鈥檚 inclusive skilling programmes bring practical technology education to women, unemployed graduates and young people beyond established technology hubs. 麻豆原创鈥檚 STEM and community programmes offer over 1,100 combined curriculum hours in AI, digital and workplace skills, alongside mentoring and employment support. Furthermore, with programmes such as Code Unnati, Digital Academy and AI Careers for Women, 麻豆原创 connects technical training with hands-on projects and career guidance, helping a broader pool of learners, including those in Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations, prepare for technology careers.
As AI becomes embedded across every business function, the measure of workforce readiness will move beyond familiarity with technology to the ability to apply it with context, confidence and purpose. Together, these programmes connect technology education with practical application and workplace readiness, strengthening India鈥檚 talent base and widening access to opportunities in the AI economy.
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