The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is organising a free online training session on artificial intelligence (AI) for students in classes 8 to 12. This session will take place on December 16, 2024, and is open to all students. The purpose of the training is to help students learn important AI skills. The session will use the IBM SkillsBuild platform, which provides access to new technologies and skills that are important for the future. Students who are interested can register for the session through this link: https://forms.gle/RuZ42FvRK3EcUFto8.

Teacher training session on AI in Bhubaneswar

CBSE is also organising a one-day training session for teachers who teach artificial intelligence (AI) to classes 11 and 12. This training will take place in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, at SAI International School. The training will be held in person, not online. Teachers need to attend the session today until 4:30 pm. The goal of this training is to help teachers improve their knowledge of AI so they can teach it more effectively to students.

PMKVY 4.0 to promote skill development

The Indian government has launched Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0 as part of the Union Budget 2023. This program encourages schools, both private and government, to create skill hubs on their campuses. PMKVY 4.0 offers courses that are connected to the needs of industries, including new subjects like drones, 3D printing, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative supports the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which focuses on promoting skill development in schools and adding vocational education to the school curriculum.

What is PMKVY?

Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) is a government initiative in India aimed at improving the skills of the workforce. The scheme focuses on providing training to people so they can earn better jobs or improve their skills for daily wage work.

Key objectives of PMKVY

The goal of PMKVY is to encourage people to develop skills that will help them get employed and increase their working efficiency. The program also provides monetary rewards for those who successfully complete their training.

  • The average reward for new trainees is ₹8,000 (around $96).
  • For those who already have some skills, the reward is₹2,000 to₹2,500.
  • The total amount for the scheme in the first year is ₹15 billion (about $180 million).

Training is offered in various sectors based on National Occupational Standards (NOS) and qualification plans. These plans are developed by Sector Skill Councils (SSCs) with the help of industries. The National Skill Development Council (NSDC) oversees and coordinates the training.

All the training provided under PMKVY is free of charge, making it accessible to a wide range of people who want to improve their skills and job opportunities.