India continues to bridge global skill gaps, says Ministry
The Indian Government is nurturing over a million entrepreneurs through its ambitious programmes like Startup India, Skill India, and Atal Innovation Mission, Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary has told an international conference held in California.
“India today stands at a powerful inflection point where innovation, enterprise, and skills are converging to shape a new global narrative,” said Minister of State in the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Ministry of Education.
“Across every corner of our nation, entrepreneurs are solving real problems, building sustainable ventures, and creating scalable impact,” he told delegates via video at the TiEcon 2025, the world’s leading technology and entrepreneurship conference, held 30 April-2 May at the Santa Clara Convention Center, California.
The three-day conference held a powerful focus on Artificial Intelligence under the theme “AiVerse”.
A high-level Indian delegation comprising leaders in deep-tech, climate innovation, healthcare, AI, and digital transformation showcased the country’s expanding role as a global innovation partner. The delegation reflected India’s entrepreneurial spirit rooted in resilience, inclusion, and purpose-driven development.
India’s participation at TiEcon 2025 marks a significant step in strengthening its positioning as a global talent hub and innovation partner in the AI era, said the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
“With strategic initiatives underway, India continues to bridge global skill gaps and contribute meaningfully to the evolving AIVerse,” the Ministry said.
Addressing at the TieCon 2025 Convention at Silicon Valley, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO, NSDC and MD, NSDC International, said, “AI is transforming the world in ways we never imagined which necessitates proactive measures to navigate the challenges and harness the opportunities it brings.
“Skilling our youth and professionals is one of the most critical steps we must focus on today to prepare for the future. NSDC has been making significant efforts to skill and upskill the workforce through various targeted initiatives.
“We are empowering young people with the capabilities to become innovators, entrepreneurs, and future leaders in emerging fields. Our focus is on leveraging the power of human capital and technology to build a better tomorrow,” said Tiwari.
He also highlighted how India’s skilling ecosystem is evolving and democratising access to future skill training. Cutting-edge platforms like Skill India Digital Hub allows learners from across the country to learn from anywhere, anytime. He underscored NSDC International’s critical role in transforming India into a global supplier of skilled manpower.
The corporation has also set up a dedicated exhibition stall at the conference, which drew enthusiastic engagement from global participants.
The stall showcased India’s innovative skilling models and AI-integrated learning platforms. Delegates from across sectors explored potential collaborations in talent development, workforce mobility, and AI-centric skilling programmes.
On the second day in TieCon 2025, Satya Nadella CEO of Microsoft and Tiwari had a brief interaction about India’s skill ecosystem and about of NSDC’s initiatives and how the organisation is equipping Indian youth with job-ready and future-ready skills. Fiinews.com
