Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, conveyed in a recorded message to TIECON 2025 that the Indian government is actively nurturing over a million entrepreneurs through key initiatives like Startup India, Skill India, and the Atal Innovation Mission. He emphasized India’s current pivotal position where innovation, enterprise, and skills are converging to shape a new global narrative, with entrepreneurs across the nation addressing real-world problems and building impactful ventures.
Indian Delegation Presents Global Innovation Partnership:
A high-level Indian delegation, comprising leaders in deep-tech, climate innovation, healthcare, AI, and digital transformation, is showcasing India’s growing role as a global innovation partner at the conference. This delegation reflects India’s entrepreneurial spirit, characterized by resilience, inclusion, and purpose-driven development. India’s participation at TIECON 2025 signifies a crucial step in solidifying its position as a global talent hub and innovation partner in the AI era. Ongoing strategic initiatives aim to bridge global skill gaps and contribute significantly to the evolving “AIVerse.”
NSDC Highlights Skilling Initiatives for the AI Era:
Addressing the TIECON 2025 Convention in Silicon Valley, Shri Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, underscored the transformative impact of AI and the necessity for proactive measures in skilling youth and professionals for the future. He highlighted NSDC’s significant efforts in skilling and upskilling the workforce through targeted initiatives, empowering young individuals to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and future leaders in emerging fields. The focus is on leveraging human capital and technology for a better future.
Mr. Tiwari also emphasized the evolution and democratization of India’s skilling ecosystem, with cutting-edge platforms like the Skill India Digital Hub providing accessible learning opportunities nationwide. He further highlighted NSDC International’s vital role in establishing India as a global supplier of skilled manpower.
Exhibition Stall Showcases India’s Skilling and AI Integration:
NSDC has established an exhibition stall at the conference, which has garnered significant interest from global participants. The stall showcases India’s innovative skilling models and AI-integrated learning platforms. Delegates from various sectors are exploring potential collaborations in talent development, workforce mobility, and AI-centric skilling programs.
Interaction with Microsoft CEO Highlights India’s Skill Ecosystem:
On the second day of TIECON 2025, Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, had a brief interaction with Mr. Tiwari at the NSDC stall. Their discussion focused on India’s skill ecosystem and NSDC’s initiatives in equipping Indian youth with job-ready and future-ready skills.