Published: 2 January 2026General
President Droupadi Murmu Confers SOAR Certificates and Announces #SkillTheNation Challenge
President Droupadi Murmu conferred Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) certificates on January 1, 2026 upon learners, including students and Members of Parliament, and announced the '#SkillTheNation Challenge'. SOAR, a free 'AI for All' course, recorded 1.59 lakh enrolments over the last six months.
The '#SkillTheNation Challenge' aims to create an AI-ready workforce across urban, semi-urban, and rural regions through online and offline training partnerships. The programme partners with leading technology companies and educational institutions to deliver AI literacy and skills training. The initiative aligns with the government's vision of making India a global AI talent hub and supports the National AI Mission's skilling component.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the SOAR programme and what did the President do on January 1, 2026?
The **SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness)** programme is a free **AI for All** course that had **1.59 lakh enrolments over the last six months**. **President Droupadi Murmu conferred SOAR certificates on January 1, 2026** upon learners including students and MPs, and announced the **#SkillTheNation Challenge**.
Which areas does the SOAR programme focus on for AI skill training?
The **SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness)** programme is delivered as a free **AI for All** course in partnership with leading **technology companies and educational institutions**, aiming to create an **AI-ready workforce** across urban, semi-urban, and rural regions.
How does the SOAR programme connect with India's National AI Mission?
The **SOAR programme** is aligned with the **National AI Mission's skilling component** and supports India's vision of becoming a **global AI talent hub**. SOAR recorded **1.59 lakh enrolments over the last six months**.
What is the SkillTheNation Challenge announced alongside SOAR and what does it aim to achieve?
The **#SkillTheNation Challenge** was announced by **President Droupadi Murmu** alongside the conferral of **SOAR** certificates to create an **AI-ready workforce** across **urban, semi-urban, and rural** India through online and offline training.
What sectors partner with SOAR for delivering AI skill training across India?
The **SOAR programme** partners with **leading technology companies and educational institutions** to deliver **AI literacy and skills training**, and aligns with the **National AI Mission** to make India a **global AI talent hub**. It recorded **1.59 lakh enrolments over the last six months**.
