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Skill Ministry Launches AI Chatbot For Upskilling With SarvamAI

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https://inc42.com/buzz/skill-ministry-launches-ai-chatbot-for-upskilling-in-partnership-with-meta-sarvamai/

Accessed: 3/30/2026

Summary

Reports SIA launch on 17 May 2025. Confirms SarvamAI as the implementation partner alongside Meta and NSDC. Details WhatsApp access at +91 8448684032. Courses span entrepreneurship, AI, IT, banking, and agriculture sectors. Positions the initiative within India's broader 'AI for All' vision and digital public infrastructure strategy including Bhashini language platform.

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