NEW DELHI
India is taking a massive leap toward a high-tech future by launching new programs to boost Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital content. The government’s latest plan focuses on training a workforce that is ready for the “AI era” while making it easier for every citizen to access modern digital services.
A key part of this mission is a national training program that will teach 15,000 creators and media professionals how to use advanced AI tools. In partnership with Google and YouTube, the initiative will cover “generative AI” and “prompting,” giving people the skills needed to stay competitive in a changing world. To give these creators a home, a new platform called MyWAVES has been launched, allowing users to share videos and content in many different languages.
The government is also making TV simpler and cheaper. New television sets will now come with built-in satellite tools, meaning families—especially in remote villages—no longer need to buy separate set-top boxes to watch their favorite shows.
To power all this digital activity, India plans to invest ₹1.5 lakh crore into massive data centers. While India currently has less data storage than the global average, experts believe AI will drive a huge boom in this sector over the next few years. Interestingly, the shift isn’t just about machines; 95 percent of women surveyed said they are ready to switch to AI-focused jobs if given the right support, proving that India’s digital future is both high-tech and inclusive.