NASSCOM represents the voice of the $245 billion technology industry in India with the vision to establish the nation as the world s leading technology ecosystem. Boasting a diverse and influential community of over 3000 member companies our network spans the entire spectrum of the industry from DeepTech and AI startups to multinationals and from products to services, Global Capability Centers to Engineering firms.

UST, a US based digital transformation solutions provider, has opened a new facility in Hyderabad, India, focused on research and development in emerging technologies such as AI, ML, and IoT. The facility, spread over 1.18 lakh sq ft, can accommodate 2,000 employees. UST plans to double its headcount in Hyderabad to 4,000 in the next two to three years.

During his address to the students, Bahadur shed light on the transformative power of skilling education, emphasising how it can positively impact the lives of youth. He discussed the vast opportunities that lie ahead in the hospitality and tourism sector, emphasising the importance of acquiring practical skills that can set students apart in a competitive job market.

District Employment Officer Ajay Kumar Verma, who inaugurated the Tech Fest, encouraged students to design models that find practical applications in everyday life. He emphasized the importance of transforming talent into tangible models that can enhance daily experiences, praising participants for their technical prowess and innovative spirit.

Finalist Swati Khanna conveyed her gratitude to Team Slurrp, saying, Thank you, Slurrp, for providing an amazing platform to showcase my culinary talent. Meeting renowned chefs from our country was a fantastic moment. I managed to take selfies with the chefs and my friends. I will never forget these moments. Swati, a homemaker, credited the event with boosting her confidence and making her feel more self dependent and empowered.

Union Secretary Steel, Nagendra Nath Sinha has harped on recent trends on Skilling needed in Steel Sector. Shri Sinha, who is on Odisha visit addressed Industry oriented Skill Development Program on Different routes on Iron and Steel Making which has been organised by Biju Patnaik National Steel Institute.

At ESSCI, we are working on establishing an effective and efficient skilling ecosystem for developing and imparting outcome oriented skills. The Samsung Innovation Campus programme, with courses in Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data and Coding and Programming, is strengthening the skills ecosystem in the country and is an important step to make India the skills capital of the world, Abhilasha Gaur, Chief Operating Officer (Officiating CEO), ESSCI, said.

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Lingaro Group, a leading global IT company, announces ambitious plans to recruit three times its current number of tech talents from India during the upcoming financial year. This strategic move aligns with Lingaro s commitment to exponential growth, aiming for a 5060% increase in the current global team strength.

IT and digital solutions provider Hexaware Technologies has opened a new facility in Birmingham, UK, and plans to create 250 jobs there.The facility at 3, Brindleyplace was officially opened by West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, who took part in a ribbon cutting and traditional Indian lamp lighting ceremony, Hexaware said in a statement.

We have also taken a big step forward to integrate skilling into education since skill development is extremely crucial for the development of the country, the AICTE chairman added. He stressed that India s vision is not only to become Aatma Nirbhar or self-reliant but also to become a Vishwa Daata a giver as witnessed during the COVID19 pandemic when India provided vaccines to more than 100 countries and helped them.

In the dynamic landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI), India has emerged as a global powerhouse, taking the lead in producing skilled AI professionals. As the demand for AI expertise continues to surge globally, India s prowess in cultivating a talented workforce in this domain has become a focal point.

I believe that the industry has not done justice to Sunny s talent. But God has done justice, the Ghayal director said. Reacting to Rajkumar Santoshi s comment, Sunny Deol said, I just get too emotional, it’s my problem as he wiped his tears. Sunny Deol added, I remember when I met people from the Army, the Navy and the Air Force.

But not all is gloomy! As AI revolutionises the animation industry, India s talent landscape is evolving. AI automates routine tasks, demanding specialised skills like motion capture and animation programming. But the actual visualisation still needs supervision, industry experts say, though the cost of doing so will surely go down.

New AWS study finds strong demand for AI talent and the potential for workers with AI skills to earn up to 47% more in salaries AWS releases 8 new, free AI and generative AI courses to support professionals looking to upskill Amazon launches AWS Generative AI Scholarship and collaboration with Code.org to help underrepresented and underserved students gain access to next generation tech education

AICTE asks institutions, stakeholders to disseminate report on upskilling in AI, data science Ministry of electronics and information technology has prepared the report National Program on Artificial Intelligence on AI and data science. The report on upskilling in AI and data science was issued by MieTY in June 2023. (Image: Wikimedia Commons)