New Delhi, Aug. 23 -- The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Cultus Education have launched a nationwide cloud and artificial intelligence skilling initiative with support from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

According to the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), the program targets learners across all states and union territories, with a focus on youth in Tier-II and Tier-III cities as well as underserved communities.

Under the initiative, 1,50,000 learners will receive foundational AI and cloud literacy through AWS digital training modules. Additionally, 10,000 candidates will undergo intensive workforce training through the AWS re/Start program, an entry-level cohort model that connects learners with em...