The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has set up a dedicated pavilion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, placing skilling at the centre of India’s inclusive artificial intelligence strategy. The pavilion, located at Booth Nos. 3F 26 and 3F 20, highlights the theme “AI for Inclusive Development” and demonstrates how artificial intelligence can enhance livelihoods rather than displace jobs.
Addressing the summit, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, said hosting one of the largest AI gatherings in the Global South reflects India’s commitment to building a responsible and inclusive AI future while equipping youth with AI-ready skills. The pavilion presents initiatives under three pillars—skilling in AI, skilling with AI and skilling for AI—featuring programmes such as SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness), AI-enabled career guidance tools, personalised course recommendation engines and computer vision-based assessment systems.
Interactive demonstrations illustrate how AI tools can support farmers, electricians, construction workers and weavers, showing the technology’s role in boosting productivity across sectors.
In Guwahati, expanding AI-focused skill programmes could accelerate demand for digital training institutes, tech-enabled services and startup innovation in Assam, potentially creating new employment avenues and strengthening the region’s participation in India’s growing AI-driven economy.