SOAR and Skill the Nation Challenge push AI readiness
02 Jan, 2026
SOAR and Skill the Nation Challenge push AI readiness
Unit 8 — Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
What Happened?
On 2 January 2026, the President announced the Skill the Nation Challenge and encouraged citizens, educators, professionals and youth to use the SOAR AI learning programme. SOAR, launched in 2025, provides structured online courses for AI awareness and readiness through the Skill India Digital Hub. The January development highlighted participation by Members of Parliament and the programme’s wider skilling objective.
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