AICTE has declared 2025 as the 'Year of AI' to position India as a global leader in artificial intelligence.

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The All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has declared 2025 as the "Year of Artificial Intelligence (AI)" to establish India as a global leader in AI.


      - This initiative will be adopted by all AICTE-approved institutions, impacting around 14,000 colleges and benefiting 40 million students across the country.

      - Institutes will take an AI Affirmation Pledge to make India a global leader in AI through innovation, ethics, and education.

      - A nationwide campaign called "AI for All: The Future Begins Here" will be organized. It will include workshops, hackathons, and guest lectures to raise awareness about AI’s potential among students. The AICTE will also organize workshops and certification programs to train faculty in AI education.

Main Point :-   (i) Institutes will be encouraged to introduce interdisciplinary courses and research programs related to AI. They will also be encouraged to set up AI labs with industry collaboration and promote socially responsible AI practices.

      (ii) Students will gain real-time experience through internships, projects, and mentorships, with collaborations from global companies like Adobe, CISCO, and IBM.

(iii) The best-performing institutions will be recognized by AICTE and will serve as role models for AI excellence for other institutes.

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