Telangana IT Minister inaugurates AI, Green skills centre; 100 job offers on launch day
Hyderabad, Oct 23 (TNT) : Telangana IT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu inaugurated Telangana’s Green Skills and Applied AI Centre of Excellence at SAS iTower here on Friday.
The Hyderabad centre is part of a national network of five Green Skills and Applied AI Centres of Excellence being established by 1M1B and Microsoft in collaboration with MeitY Startup Hub.
The network aims to engage one lakh young people in applied AI and green skills by 2030.
The Centre announced 100 job offers on its launch day, as the state government stepped up efforts to link industry-oriented skill development with employment opportunities in emerging technology and green sectors.
The centre will provide hands-on training to technology and science graduates in applied artificial intelligence (AI), green pharmaceuticals, solar energy, electric vehicles and wind energy. It will also facilitate industry mentoring, internships and employment opportunities for participants.
Speaking on the occasion, Sridhar Babu said the younger generation would drive the next wave of AI and green innovation and urged young people to develop technological solutions to real-world challenges.
Emphasising the importance of sustainability, he said technological innovation should contribute to economic prosperity while ensuring environmental responsibility and the availability of natural resources for future generations.
Eight memoranda of understanding were signed between 1M1B and industry partners, including WindStream Energy Technologies, SCL Lifesciences, Emball’ISO India Packaging, Vimta Labs, Knowvation Learnings, CIEL HR Services, Arah Infotech and MSys Inc. Four companies will recruit candidates, according to the release.
The programme also launched the #AIForMyCity Challenge, encouraging young people to develop AI-powered solutions to address problems in their cities and communities.
Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director and President of Microsoft India Development Centre, said the initiative would provide young people with practical AI and green skills, exposure to sustainability challenges and pathways to internships and jobs.
Manav Subodh, Founder and Chief Mentor of the 1M1B Foundation, said the initiative would bring industry and young talent together through practical learning, mentoring and employment opportunities.
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