Archive · 14 Jan 2026
India Launches National AI Literacy Programme
The Indian government has started a new program called the National AI Literacy Programme.
This program wants to teach 10 lakh (1 million) people about artificial intelligence (AI) in the next year.
The main course is called 'YUVA AI FOR ALL' and takes about 4 hours to complete.
It is free and available in 11 different languages.
Anyone can take this course, even if they don't know much about technology.
After finishing the course, they will get a certificate from the government.
The goal is to help people, especially young ones, understand AI and use it in their daily lives and work.
India launches National AI Literacy Programme to educate citizens, especially youth, about AI.
The 'YUVA AI FOR ALL' course is a foundational AI learning program with a duration of 4 hours.
The course is available in 11 languages and free on platforms like FutureSkills Prime, iGOTKarmayogi, and DIKSHA.
The government aims to mobilize 10 lakh (1 million) learners in the next year.
Participants will receive an official certificate from the Government of India upon completion.
- Who
- Indian citizens, especially youth
- What
- Launch of National AI Literacy Programme and 'YUVA AI FOR ALL' course
- When
- Announced on National Youth Day, details on Tuesday
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To promote AI literacy and empower youth with AI knowledge and skills
- Programme Name
- National AI Literacy Programme
- Target Learners
- 10 Lakh in one year
- Course Name
- YUVA AI FOR ALL
- Course Duration
- 4 hours
- Languages Offered
- 11 (Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu)
- Platforms
- FutureSkills Prime, iGOTKarmayogi, DIKSHA, other ed-tech portals
- Certificate
- Official certificate from Government of India
