Gurgaon, April 23 -- The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Microsoft have signed a MoU to launch AI Careers for Women, a pioneering skilling initiative aimed at empowering women in higher education institutions to pursue careers in AI. This strategic collaboration seeks to bridge the gender gap in emerging tech by equipping women with industry-aligned AI skills, enabling them to participate meaningfully in the digital economy and become active contributors to India's innovation-led growth.

As part of this collaboration, Microsoft will provide 240-hours training curriculum under AI skilling and Innovation framework for women, aligned to the industry standards and developed in consultation with the National Coun...