Kohima: NITI Aayog is exploring the possibility of establishing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centre of Excellence for Skilling under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) in Nagaland’s Dimapur, officials said.
A team from the NITI Aayog, led by Yugal Joshi, programme director (W&L Resources, Drinking Water & Sanitation, IT, Telecom, Tourism and Culture), visited Dimapur on Wednesday in this regard, they said.
It is exploring options to establish the centre under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) and frontier technology skill training for youths of Nagaland, an official statement said.
During the visit, the team toured NIELIT and NTTC and also held a meeting with heads of various district offices at the deputy commissioner’s conference hall, Dimapur.
Dr. Tinojongshi Chang, Dimapur DC, welcomed the officials and expressed gratitude for their initiative to enhance skill development in the state.
Yugal Joshi said the initiative seeks to boost employability and foster entrepreneurship among Naga youth by incorporating AI-driven learning into key sectors.
He outlined sectors where AI-driven skill development could create significant opportunities, including handloom and handicrafts, agriculture and food processing, automobiles (with a focus on EV and solar technologies), healthcare, and tourism.
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The team also explored potential partnerships with local institutions and stakeholders to ensure that the proposed skilling programmes align with Nagaland’s socio-economic goals and the changing demands of the job market.
