Ashwini Vaishnaw launches AI skilling, MyWAVES platform and DD Free Dish upgrades to boost digital content ecosystem

March 23, 2026 5:25 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw launches AI skilling, MyWAVES platform and DD Free Dish upgrades to boost digital content ecosystem

Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday unveiled three major initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s media, broadcasting, and digital content ecosystem, while promoting accessible technology and the country’s growing creative economy. The initiatives include a National AI Skilling Programme in partnership with Google and YouTube, the launch of the MyWAVES citizen creator platform on WAVES OTT, and new technology upgrades to enable easier access to DD Fr...

India–Australia to fast-track skills, mobility pact; focus on AI, sports economy at AIESC meet

December 8, 2025 7:18 PM

India–Australia to fast-track skills, mobility pact; focus on AI, sports economy at AIESC meet

India and Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening their skills and mobility partnership during the 3rd Australia–India Education and Skills Council (AIESC) Meeting held in New Delhi. The bilateral dialogue, co-chaired by Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary and Australia’s Minister for Skills and Training Andrew Giles, focused on enhancing cooperation in skills development, workforce mobility and the fast-growing ...