The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has joined forces with GoalFacebook’s parent company, to launch two key initiatives aimed at advancing India’s skill development efforts: an artificial intelligence assistant for the Skill India mission and the establishment of five centers of excellence (CoE) in virtual reality (VR ) and mixed reality (MR).
As part of this collaboration, an innovative AI-powered chatbot will be developed using Meta’s open-source Llama model.
The chatbot is designed to enhance the student experience on the Skill India Digital (SID) portal by offering personalized and interactive support.
Promotion of collaborative electronic governance
By opening Meta’s AI models to India’s AI ecosystem, the initiative aims to foster a collaborative e-governance framework. The approach seeks to drive adoption of impactful AI solutions, with the potential to accelerate large-scale socio-economic transformation in line with India’s AI mission.
Additionally, the five Centers of Excellence will be established at the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jodhpur, Chennai and Kanpur.
These centers will provide students and instructors with cutting-edge virtual reality technology, allowing them to develop and hone skills in a safe, immersive and engaging environment.
Streamline access to information
The partnership on AI assistant aims to streamline access to information, improve learning outcomes and provide students with seamless support through an intuitive digital interface.
The five CoEs will also provide realistic simulations, improve participation, and increase accessibility to skills development training.
“By integrating technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality and mixed reality into the Skill India ecosystem, we are democratizing access to cutting-edge technologies that enable personalized learning pathways for the country’s youth. Our partnership with Meta today is a important step towards achieving this goal,” said Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
“Through the integration of advanced technologies like Open-Source Llama, we aim to empower not only students, but also educators and entrepreneurs, equipping them with the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital world,” said Shivnath Thukral, vice president. and Head of Public Policy, Meta India.
Sarvam AI to implement chatbot
Sarvam AI, the technical partner of the AI assistant project, will develop and implement the chatbot, which will be piloted over a period of six months.
The chatbot, which will be integrated into the SID Portal, offers 24/7 support to users, enabling quick discovery of course information, interactive questions and answers about course content and access to relevant conference summaries and videos for review.
It will be available through WhatsApp in English, Hindi and Hinglish, along with voice features, making it more accessible to a wide range of users across India.
Additionally, users can search for specific course topics, find skill centers, explore job openings based on location and interest, and receive personalized feedback for continuous improvement. The chatbot will also provide valuable analytics to the MSDE to further optimize the platform.
Additionally, Skillveri, the technical partner for establishing the CoEs, will provide cutting-edge VR and MRI resources, curricula and trained professionals to equip students and instructors with the latest technology, enabling immersive and interactive learning experiences.
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