Why in the News?

The Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with Meta to introduce two initiatives: An AI Assistant for the Skill India Mission and the creation of five Centers of Excellence (CoEs) focused on Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR).

About Centre of Excellence

• Locations: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Jodhpur, Chennai, and Kanpur.
• Technologies: Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR).
• Target Audience: Learners and instructors for enhanced digital skills.
• Learning Environment: Immersive and interactive, ensuring safe hands-on experience.
• Skill Enhancement: Focus on developing new skills and refining existing ones.
• Objective: Equip learners for future job markets through cutting-edge technologies.

About AI-powered chatbot

Model Used: Meta’s Llama open-source AI model.

• Platform: Integrated into the Skill India Digital (SID) Portal.
• Functionality
  • Provides 24/7 support to learners.
  • Offers conversational interaction for seamless navigation.
  • Suggests tailored courses based on user profiles.
  • Promotes lifelong learning and continuous skill development.