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UP govt to prepare build AI-skilled workforce

Lucknow, May 2 (UNI) The Uttar Pradesh Adityanath government is set to launch a comprehensive Artificial Intelligence upskilling programme aimed at preparing a future-ready workforce in a step toward making the state a front runner in AI, official sources said here on Friday.
Sources said that as one of the Chief Minister's flagship initiatives, this programme will involve coordinated efforts by six departments to build sector-specific AI capabilities across the state. "The initiative, designed by the Department of IT and Electronics, will be implemented by the Departments of Education, Health, Agriculture, Rural Development, Revenue and Secretariat Administration. Each department will run targeted training programmes customised for its domain, embedding AI competencies into public governance, service delivery and day-to-day operations," they said.
Sources said that the comprehensive effort is expected not only to generate a substantial pool of skilled AI talent but also to create a unified framework for upskilling across various fields.
Sources said that the key feature of this programme is the formation of committees at both the state and district levels to ensure timely monitoring of every phase of implementation. "The formation process is currently underway. These committees will track and review the monthly progress of AI training programmes across the state. Based on performance, departments and districts will be ranked, helping ensure accountability and supporting transparent implementation," they said.
Sources said that as per the action plan prepared by the Department of IT and Electronics, six government departments will participate in executing the AI training initiative. "The Education Department will run AI-based courses in schools, colleges and universities, helping professors, staff and students become skilled in AI technologies," they said.
Sources said that similarly, the Health Department will train doctors, medical staff and professionals in using AI technologies in healthcare. "The Agriculture Department will focus on training staff, NGOs, progressive farmers and women working in agro-based and rural MSME sectors in AI-based agricultural solutions and techniques," they said.
Sources said that the Rural Development Department will offer AI training to staff, rural women and NGOs. "The Revenue and Secretariat Administration Departments will conduct training programmes primarily for their in-house staff," they said.
Sources said that according to the Department of IT and Electronics, the aim is to train 1.5 lakh people every month in various AI technologies. "Within 4 to 6 months, approximately 1.5 lakh people in the state will be upskilled in AI. To ensure smooth coordination and monitoring, the Centre for e-Governance (CeG), under the Department of IT and Electronics, will act as the nodal agency. It will coordinate across departments and submit monthly reports at both the state and district levels," they said.
Sources said that at the state level, a committee headed by the Chief Secretary will be formed. "At the district level, the committee will be led by the District Magistrate and Chief Development Officer. These structures will help ensure proper implementation, accountability and ranking of departments and districts based on their performance," they said.
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