New Delhi, Dec. 19 -- As India positions itself as a global hub for emerging technologies, the challenge is no longer just innovation; it is scale-ready talent. IBM has now put a concrete number behind that ambition.

The technology major on Thursday announced a commitment to skill 5 million learners across India by 2030 in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and quantum computing, signalling a long-term push to deepen India's future workforce pipeline. The initiative will be delivered through IBM SkillsBuild, the company's digital learning platform.

The programme targets students and adult learners, spanning schools, universities, and vocational and skilling ecosystems, as India faces rising demand for advanced digital skills across...