Archive · 19 Sep 2026
Tripura Launches Free AI Courses for School Students with Certification
Tripura is offering free artificial intelligence courses to students in government schools.
The courses are for students from Class VI through Class XII.
Schools in all eight districts can take part.
About 1,920 schools could be included.
Students will study through the Skill India Digital Hub.
Those who finish can download a national certificate.
Tripura is also preparing students for skill competitions in 26 different areas.
Institutes such as the National Institute of Technology Agartala and Tripura Institute of Technology will help with training and preparation.
Tripura’s AI Utsav–Skill Competition 2026 offers free AI courses to government-school students in Classes VI–XII.
The initiative covers government schools across all eight districts of Tripura, potentially reaching around 1,920 schools.
Courses will be delivered through the Skill India Digital Hub, operated by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Students who complete the courses can download a national certificate through the digital platform.
Tripura has also identified 26 skill areas and designated institutions to support India Skills Competition candidates.
- Who
- The Tripura government and government-school students in Classes VI–XII are involved, with support from designated training institutions.
- What
- The government launched AI Utsav–Skill Competition 2026, offering free AI courses and national certification, alongside a 26-area skills framework.
- When
- The initiative is titled AI Utsav–Skill Competition 2026; the articles do not provide a specific launch date.
- Where
- Government schools across all eight districts of Tripura, with courses delivered through the Skill India Digital Hub.
- Why
- The initiative aims to build students’ digital confidence and prepare them for a technology-driven future and skills competitions.
- Initiative
- AI Utsav–Skill Competition 2026
- Eligible students
- Government-school students in Classes VI–XII
- Geographic coverage
- All eight districts of Tripura
- Potential school coverage
- Around 1,920 government schools
- Course platform
- Skill India Digital Hub
- Certification
- Students completing the courses can download a national certificate
- Skills framework
- 26 skill areas identified for India Skills Competition training