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Tripura opens free AI courses for 1,920 government schools
Hindustan Times··18 Sept
Tripura launched AI Utsav Skill Competition 2026 to give government school students free AI courses on the Skill India Digital Hub. Classes VI to XII across all eight districts are covered. Skill Development Director Pradeep Krishnaraj said about 1,920 government schools are proposed under the plan. Completing students can download a national certificate from the hub.
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What It Means For You
- Students in government schools from class VI to XII can take the free SIDH AI courses.
- A national certificate is available after successful completion on the Skill India Digital Hub.
- The state also listed 26 skill areas for India Skills Competition preparation.
What's Happening
- SIDH is the national digital skilling platform of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
- Krishnaraj said the initiative covers schools across Tripura's eight districts.
- Partner institutes named include NIT Agartala, TIT, an MSME tool room and NIELIT Agartala.
How the Skills Track Runs
- Skill areas include software, mobile apps, cloud computing and cyber security.
- Other tracks cover Industry 4.0, electronics, digital construction and mechanical engineering CAD.
- Designated institutes will screen, train and mentor candidates for assigned skills.
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