NewsIMTS30 million learners worldwide is the target set by IBM as it partners with AICTE to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Lab at AICTE headquarters in New Delhi. The collaboration was announced at IBM's annual CSR event before the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. The lab will provide computing infrastructure, AI software platforms, and a digital repository for all AICTE-affiliated institutions. It will offer training programmes focusing on AI, cloud technologies, and sustainability through IBM SkillsBuild, which already has 16 million registered learners globally. The facility will host workshops, mentorship with IBM experts, project-based learning, and innovation challenges. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that this industry-academia partnership aligns with government policy to strengthen technical education and innovation in India. (Updated 31 Oct 2025, 16:43 IST; source: link)
National AI Lab to be Established in Delhi
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and IBM are joining forces to create a National Artificial Intelligence Lab at AICTE headquarters in New Delhi. This partnership aims to reach 30 million learners worldwide and was announced at IBM's annual CSR event. The new facility will provide computing infrastructure, AI software platforms, and a digital repository that will benefit all AICTE-affiliated institutions across India. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan noted that this collaboration aligns with government policies to strengthen technical education and innovation in the country.
Training Programs and Expert Mentorship for Students
The National AI Lab will offer specialized training programs focusing on artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and sustainability. These programs will be delivered through a learning platform that already has 16 million registered learners globally. Students from AICTE-affiliated institutions will have access to workshops, mentorship from experts, project-based learning opportunities, and innovation challenges. This industry-academia partnership represents a significant step toward enhancing technical skills among Indian students and preparing them for future careers in emerging technologies. This note explains what it means for students, when the process starts, how to check updates, and what to do next in simple steps.
Key Points
- 30 million learners worldwide is the target set by IBM as it partners with AICTE to establish a National Artificial Intelligence Lab at AICTE headquarters in New Delhi.
- The collaboration was announced at IBM's annual CSR event before the India-AI Impact Summit 2026.
- It will offer training programmes focusing on AI, cloud technologies, and sustainability through IBM SkillsBuild, which already has 16 million registered learners globally.
