# National AI Skilling Initiative records 60,253 Phase I enrolments 2026-08-12T19:56:30+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The National AI Skilling Initiative has received 60,253 applications and enrolments in Phase I, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting told Parliament. Over 4,600 participants have completed two of the four modules, while more than 500 have finished all four. Phase I comprises 33 hours of training across two platforms, covering AI essentials, prompting, generative AI and leadership. The government is finalising Phase II details, including curriculum and duration. The initiative aims to enhance AI literacy and equip students with industry-relevant digital skills. ## Coverage - livemint.com Tags: AI skilling, digital literacy, enrolments, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Phase I Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/national-ai-skilling-initiative-records-60253-phase-i-enrolments/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/national-ai-skilling-initiative-records-60253-phase-i-enrolments/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.