Mumbai, Feb 16th: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) participates in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 which begins today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, with a dedicated pavilion centred on the vision of “AI for Inclusive Development”, positioning skilling at the heart of India’s AI journey. As the Summit brings together global leaders, policymakers and technology pioneers in what is being recognised as one of the largest AI gatherings in the Global South, MSDE’s presence underscores India’s commitment to ensuring that artificial intelligence strengthens livelihoods rather than displacing them. The pavilion will be located at Booth No.- 3F 26 and 3F 20, Bharat Mandapam.
Shri Jayant Chaudhary, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, said, “India’s hosting of one of the largest AI summits in the Global South reflects our resolve to shape a responsible and inclusive AI future. This is a great opportunity to engage with global partners and showcase how India is equipping its youth and workforce with AI-ready skills that power growth and opportunity for all.”
The MSDE Pavilion translates this vision into action through a comprehensive framework built around skilling in AI, skilling with AI and skilling for AI. Skilling in AI focuses on building foundational and advanced competencies in artificial intelligence through initiatives such as SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness), NSQF-aligned emerging job roles and short-duration nano-credentials delivered in partnership with industry. Visitors at the Pavilion experience micro-learning modules, live dashboards and interactive installations that demonstrate how AI literacy can be democratised across age groups and backgrounds, enabling learners to transition into AI-enabled careers.
Skilling with AI highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming the delivery and governance of skill development itself. AI-powered systems such as the Skill India Assistant (SIA) guide learners on career pathways aligned with their qualifications and interests, while recommendation engines integrated with the Skill India Digital Hub personalise course suggestions across sectors. AI-enabled monitoring and assessment tools, including computer vision-based practical evaluations, demonstrate how technology can enhance transparency, efficiency and credibility in skill certification. Together, these innovations show how AI is being embedded within the skilling ecosystem to improve outcomes, reach and quality.
Skilling for AI addresses workforce readiness in an economy where AI increasingly augments productivity. Through gamified demonstrations and real-life personas, the Pavilion illustrates how farmers can leverage AI-driven advisory systems, electricians can diagnose faults using AI-enabled applications, construction workers can access multilingual AI learning support on-site, and weavers can co-create customised designs using AI tools. These examples reinforce the message that AI is not confined to coders or large enterprises; it can enhance productivity and incomes for India’s informal and blue-collar workforce as well. Shri Chaudhary is scheduled to visit the MSDE Pavilion on 17th February to review the installations, interact with youth participants and engage with stakeholders demonstrating AI-enabled skilling solutions.
On the sidelines of the Summit, the Hon’ble Minister will undertake a series of engagements with global technology leaders, academia and industry partners to deepen collaborations in AI skilling and digital inclusion.
Through its participation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, MSDE reiterates its commitment to ensuring that India’s AI transformation is human-centric, inclusive and employment-oriented, aligned with the broader vision of building a Viksit Bharat where technology expands opportunity and strengthens the nation’s demographic dividend.