YUVAi: Empowering Youth for AI Innovation and Social Impact

YUVAi, an initiative by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), and Intel India, is set to feature prominently at the upcoming Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. This collaborative program focuses on equipping students from class 8 to 12 with essential AI skills, fostering a deeper understanding of AI, and encouraging them to become human-centric designers and users of AI.

Key Features

1. Three-Phase Approach: The YUVAi program progresses in three phases to ensure maximum students can become future-ready. It introduces students to various social themes, guiding their AI knowledge toward solving real-world problems.
2. Cohort Progress: In the first cohort, more than 8,500 students registered and attended online orientation sessions to learn fundamental AI concepts. Teachers also enrolled and underwent orientation. Over 750 students submitted AI-based ideas in response to the eight core themes.
3. Shortlisting and Training: In phase 2, the top 200 AI-based ideas were shortlisted. Students attended online deep dive AI training and mentorship sessions with certified Intel AI coaches and experts. This helped students enhance their solutions.
4. Prototype Development: Phase 3 involved shortlisting the top 50 students who attended a face-to-face rapid modeling workshop. They received mentorship and guidance from industry experts to fine-tune their projects into prototypes. A jury panel selected the top 10 students.
5. GPAI Summit Representation: YUVAi will be represented at the GPAI Summit by its top 10 finalists, showcasing their AI-based social impact projects. This presents an opportunity for YUVAi

to inspire policymakers, educators, and industry leaders at the GPAI Summit. The Top 10 finalists will demonstrate their innovative AI projects, emphasizing the program’s impact and significance in nurturing a future-ready workforce.

Empowering Youth

As the world witnesses the transformative power of AI, YUVAi stands as an encouraging initiative guiding the next generation to responsibly use AI to address societal challenges. By empowering students with AI skills and encouraging them to apply these skills to real-world problems, YUVAi contributes to creating a future where AI becomes a force for positive change.

Collaboration

YUVAi’s participation in the GPAI Summit underscores the importance of collaboration between government entities, industry partners, and educational institutions. The program serves as a model for fostering innovation, skill development, and social impact among the youth, aligning with the broader goals of creating a workforce well-versed in the principles and applications of artificial intelligence.