Microsoft India has initiated a partnership with the Indian government to provide training in artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligent cloud computing skills to government IT officials. The nationwide Digital Governance Tech Tour, launched on Tuesday, aims to train 5,000 personnel within a 12-month period. Microsoft will conduct a series of physical and virtual workshops tailored to the technical levels of participants.
The training program includes a comprehensive, free-of-cost 10-module curriculum, with two tracks catering to different roles. The first track is designed for Technical Directors, Technical Architects, and Project Managers, while the second track targets Developers, IT Architects, and Application Architects. The inauguration of the program took place at the Digital Governance Tech Summit 2019 in New Delhi, with participation from Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog, and Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary MeITY.
Amitabh Kant emphasized the importance of leveraging AI, cloud services, and data analytics for inclusive economic growth in India. He highlighted the need to expand AI implementation and cloud adoption across states and sectors, underlining the significance of equipping the ecosystem with the right skills. The collaboration with academia and industry, along with initiatives like the Digital Governance Tech Tour, is seen as a crucial step toward building a foundation for an AI-enabled future.
Anant Maheshwari, President of Microsoft India, described the Digital Governance Tech Tour as a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at empowering government officials to utilize technology more effectively in the service of citizens. The training program reflects Microsoft’s commitment to enhancing digital skills and capabilities within the government sector.
