January 1, 2026 3:13 PM

President Murmu launches #SkilltheNation AI challenge, inaugurates IGNOU centres in Odisha

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the #SkilltheNation AI Challenge and virtually inaugurated IGNOU Regional Centre and Skill Centre in Odisha's Rairangpur, underscoring the government’s focus on preparing India’s workforce for an artificial intelligence-driven future. The initiatives were unveiled at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Addressing the gathering, the President said artific...