New Delhi, June 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded Central Sanskrit University's B.Tech programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science saying that the course will prepare the youth for new age technology while keeping them rooted in their heritage.

Addressing the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said the move will facilitate the development of new AI tools for Indian languages.

"Significant effort is underway to prepare the youth for new technology while keeping them rooted in their heritage. The Central Sanskrit University in Delhi is launching a B.Tech program in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science," PM Modi said.

Extending best wishes to the varsity, PM Modi said the ini...