Bhubaneswar, May 5 -- In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) and the Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) have launched a national initiative aimed at upskilling creative professionals through AI. The programme, which offers 15,000 scholarships, is designed to empower emerging talents in the fields of media, entertainment, animation, gaming, and digital storytelling with the cutting-edge skills required to excel in today's tech-driven creative industries.

Developed in partnership with tech giants Google and YouTube, the AI skilling initiative will equip participants with both foundational AI knowledge and specialized, industry-relevant expertise, enabling them to navigate the evolv...