MSDE Partners with Meta, Sarvam AI to Launch AI Assistant, Five VR/MR Centers of Excellence [Video]

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) announced a partnership with Meta to introduce an AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and establish five Centers of Excellence (CoEs) in Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) at National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jodhpur, Chennai, and Kanpur.

“By integrating technologies like artificial intelligence, virtual reality and mixed reality into the Skill India ecosystem, we are democratising access to cutting-edge technologies enabling personalised learning pathways for the youth of the country. Our partnership with Meta today is a significant step towards achieving this goal,” said Shri Jayant Chaudhary, minister of state for skill development & entrepreneurship.

He highlighted that the partnership seeks to equip India’s youth with essential skills for today’s competitive environment. By integrating AI, VR, and MR technologies, the initiative aims to provide broader access to advanced technologies, personalizing the learning experience on the Skill India Digital (SID) Portal.

Under the collaboration, an AI chatbot powered by …