Archive · 15 Aug 2026
PM Modi Announces AI Skills Training for 1 Crore Youth
On India's 80th Independence Day, the Prime Minister made an exciting announcement.
He said the government will teach one crore young people about artificial intelligence (AI).
One crore means ten million, which is a very big number!
AI is the technology that lets computers learn and do smart things.
The training will happen within the next one year.
The Prime Minister wants Indian youth to become leaders in AI around the world.
He said young people are the greatest driving force of the country.
This is part of India's dream to become a developed nation, called Viksit Bharat.
The announcement was made from the Red Fort in Delhi, where leaders give special speeches on Independence Day.
PM Modi announced the government will provide AI skills training to 1 crore youth within the next year.
The announcement was made from the ramparts of the Red Fort during his Independence Day 2026 address.
Modi said the initiative aims to help India's youth lead the world in artificial intelligence.
The Prime Minister described India's youth as the driving force behind a Viksit Bharat (developed India).
The AI training plan is part of the Sapt Dhara roadmap for Viksit Bharat unveiled on the 80th Independence Day.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the Independence Day 2026 celebrations.
- What
- Announced a government plan to provide AI skills training to 1 crore youth within the next year.
- When
- Independence Day 2026, the country's 80th Independence Day.
- Where
- From the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi, India.
- Why
- To equip India's youth to lead globally in AI and advance the Viksit Bharat vision of a developed India.
- Announcer
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Occasion
- 80th Independence Day (2026)
- Location
- Red Fort, Delhi
- Initiative
- AI skills training for youth
- Target
- 1 crore (10 million) youth
- Timeline
- Within the next one year
- Framework
- Sapt Dhara roadmap for Viksit Bharat
- Goal
- India's youth lead the world in AI