Empowering India's Youth for the AI Future

Digital and AI literacy are crucial for economic empowerment. Empowering youth with these skills enables them to lead, innovate, and shape the digital world, far beyond just employment.
 
In an era shaped by artificial intelligence, digital competence has become a gateway to opportunity. 
 
For India, where over 65% of the population is under 35, preparing youth with AI and tech skills is critical not just for jobs, but for leadership and innovation in the global digital economy.
 
Empowerment must go beyond programming—young minds need exposure to data reasoning, ethical tech use, and problem-solving. 
 
True inclusivity demands outreach beyond urban centers, tapping the vast talent pool in Tier 2 and 3 towns. 

This means companies must invest in accessible learning formats like micro-courses, local internships, and project-based pathways, especially for learners outside traditional academic routes.
 
A degree should not define potential. If someone can deploy AI to improve logistics, create sustainability tools, or design intuitive no-code applications, their abilities must be recognized.
 
India’s future lies in nurturing such changemakers—those who apply technology to real issues in healthcare, climate, farming, and education.
 
As we observe World Youth Skills Day, let’s shift from passive tech training to active empowerment. When youth are equipped not just to use tools, but to question and transform them, they evolve from users into creators of the future.

Ms. S Mohini Ratna - Editor VARINDIA