India, Jan. 1 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched the 'Skill the Nation' challenge, an initiative of the ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship (MSDE), aimed at promoting advanced artificial intelligence (AI) skill and building a future-ready workforce in India.

President Murmu, while launching the challenge at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, said AI is reshaping global economies and societies.

"The objective of this challenge is to encourage large-scale participation in AI learning and innovation. This initiative will play a significant role in bringing forward millions of learners, enhancing their capabilities, and preparing a future-ready workforce in India," she said.

She said AI is transforming lea...