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Arunachal Pradesh Launches Major Artificial Intelligence Skills Initiative
Arunachal Pradesh has started its first major artificial intelligence training programme.
The 10-day boot camp is being held at IIT-Guwahati.
Forty young people are taking part.
They are learning about AI, machine learning, Python and language technology.
Experts are helping them through lessons and practical exercises.
After the training, they will join a two-day hackathon.
During the hackathon, they will try to solve real-world problems with technology.
The programme is meant to help create skilled workers and encourage new ideas in the state.
Arunachal Pradesh began its first 10-day artificial intelligence boot camp and hackathon at IIT-Guwahati.
The programme is training 40 young participants in AI/ML, Python programming and Natural Language Processing.
Expert-led sessions, practical exercises and mentoring are included in the boot camp.
A two-day hackathon on October 2 and 3 will address real-world challenges through technology-based solutions.
The AI Centre of Excellence at NIT Arunachal Pradesh is intended to support research, innovation, skills and startup incubation.
- Who
- Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, 40 young participants, the Arunachal Pradesh AI Centre of Excellence, IIT-Guwahati and NIT Arunachal Pradesh.
- What
- The state’s first 10-day artificial intelligence boot camp, followed by a two-day hackathon.
- Where
- IIT-Guwahati, with the AI Centre of Excellence linked to NIT Arunachal Pradesh.
- When
- The programme began on Wednesday; the hackathon is scheduled for October 2 and 3.
- Why
- To build AI skills, encourage innovation, develop technology-based solutions and create a future-ready digital workforce.
Key facts
- Participants
- 40 young participants
- Boot camp length
- 10 days
- Hackathon length
- Two days
- Training topics
- AI/ML, Python programming and Natural Language Processing
- Hackathon dates
- October 2 and October 3
- Organizers
- Arunachal Pradesh AI Centre of Excellence, IIT-Guwahati and NIT Arunachal Pradesh
- Broader initiative
- Arunachal Pradesh’s digital transformation efforts
Quotes
Pema Khandu
Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
“Through hands-on training in AI/ML, Python and Natural Language Processing, followed by a Hackathon focused on real-world challenges, the programme will equip our youth to learn, innovate and develop technology-driven solutions for Arunachal”
rediff.com
“A welcome step towards building AI skills, innovation and a future-ready digital workforce in Arunachal Pradesh”
rediff.com
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