The ‘AI-for-All’ initiative for higher education institutions of Uttarakhand was launched by Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, Governor of Uttarakhand, at Lok Bhawan (Raj Bhawan) on Friday. The initiative will be implemented by Doon University in collaboration with IIT Madras, SWAYAM Plus and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation to promote artificial intelligence education and enhance employability among students.

During the inaugural ceremony, Padma Shri Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, and Prof. Surekha Dangwal, Vice Chancellor, Doon University, signed and exchanged the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) formalising the collaboration.

Addressing the gathering, the Governor said that in the initial phase, the initiative will offer a range of AI-focused courses, including AI/ML using Python, AI in Physics, AI in Accounting, AI in Chemistry, AI for Educators and AI for Aspiring Engineers through SWAYAM Plus and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation. He highlighted Uttarakhand's growing higher education ecosystem, comprising State universities, government colleges, private universities and premier national institutions, and expressed confidence that students across these institutions would benefit from the collaboration.

Speaking on the occasion, Padma Shri Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said that SWAYAM Plus, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, is being implemented by IIT Madras to provide high-quality, employment-oriented learning opportunities to learners across the country.

Prof. Surekha Dangwal, Vice Chancellor, Doon University, welcomed the collaboration and described it as a significant milestone in strengthening technology-enabled higher education in Uttarakhand. She also appreciated the leadership of Padma Shri Prof. V. Kamakoti and IIT Madras for their continued contribution to academic excellence and innovation.

Prof. R. Sarathi, National Convenor of SWAYAM Plus, said that Doon University will serve as the Nodal Partner of IIT Madras for Uttarakhand. He added that students of the State will receive academic support through SWAYAM Plus and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, the Technology Innovation Hub on Sensors, Networking, Actuators and Control Systems (SNACS), hosted by IIT Madras and supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.

Among those present on the occasion were Prof. Tripta Thakur, Vice Chancellor, Uttarakhand Technical University; Prof. Ambrish Kumar Mahajan, Vice Chancellor, Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University; Dr. Harender Singh Bisht, Director, CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun; Dakshinamoorthy V., Head, PMU, SWAYAM Plus; Mr. Ramu Govindan, Chief Human Resource Officer, IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation; Shri Durgesh Dimri, Registrar, Doon University; along with Deans, Heads of Departments and faculty members of Doon University.

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