Kaushal Rath-Yuva AI for All
Why in News?
The Kaushal Rath and Yuva AI for All initiatives are currently in the news as part of the nationwide push for AI literacy ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 (16–20 February). On 10 February 2026, Union Minister Jitin Prasada flagged off the Kaushal Rath, a mobile AI lab, from India Gate to democratise access to AI education.
About
- Flag-off Ceremony: The Kaushal Rath was officially launched on 10 February 2026 as a mobile awareness center to travel across Delhi-NCR and underserved regions.
- Summit Precursor: These initiatives serve as a major precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aimed at positioning India as a global leader in responsible AI.
- National Goal: Part of the IndiaAI Mission to empower 1 crore (10 million) citizens with foundational AI skills.
Kaushal Rath (Mobile AI Lab)
- What it is: A fully equipped mobile computer lab designed to bring AI education directly to the doorsteps of students and youth in semi-urban and underserved areas.
- Features:
- Equipped with internet-enabled systems and audio-visual tools.
- Offers on-the-spot registration for the Yuva AI for All course.
- Provides hands-on exposure to Generative AI tools and real-world Indian use cases.
- Reach: Travels to schools, colleges, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), and community hubs.
Yuva AI for All (National Course)
- Course Details: A free, 4 to 4.5-hour self-paced online course designed for beginners.
- Curriculum: Consists of six modules covering AI fundamentals, ethics, and practical applications like the CRAFT prompting formula.
- Accessibility:
- Zero-coding requirement: Suitable for all backgrounds (Arts, Commerce, Science).
- Languages: Available in English and Hindi, with plans for 11 regional languages (e.g., Bengali, Tamil, Telugu).
- Platforms: Accessible via FutureSkills Prime, iGOT Karmayogi, and DIKSHA.
- Certification: Learners receive an official Government of India certificate upon successful completion.
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