The Uttar Pradesh government is collaborating with IBM to provide AI and Cloud computing training through the Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) to prepare the future workforce for Industry 4.0. The state aims to leverage the projected $5 billion AI spend in India by 2027 for job creation, self-employment, and boosting startups. AKTU has partnered with IBM to offer free online courses in AI and related programs to students in over 500 affiliated colleges.
With a focus on integrating intelligent digital technologies into manufacturing processes, Industry 4.0 encompasses industrial IoT, AI, big data, robotics, and automation. The state is urging educational institutions to update their curricula to align with industry demands and emerging technologies. Uttar Pradesh, home to the country's 4th largest startup ecosystem, is fostering education-incubator integration and facilitating angel funding for business ideas to support entrepreneurship.
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