The
Cyient AI & Future Skills Hub at the Digital Bhavan in Pedamainavani Lanka, West Godavari district, was inaugurated by
Nirmala Sitharaman as a flagship model for AI-enabled rural skilling and livelihood creation. Conceptualized by
Cyient Foundation, the initiative transforms an existing government facility into a future-ready skilling hub through a value-addition approach rather than infrastructure duplication. The Hub is equipped with smart classrooms, a 40-system computer lab, drone training equipment, high-speed connectivity, AI tools, and a centralized learning management system to ensure structured delivery and measurable outcomes. It offers three NSQF-aligned skill pathways—AI-Enabled Digital & IT Literacy, AI-Driven Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, and Agri-Tech & Aqua-Tech (Drone Operations)—delivered through a 12-week, practice-intensive training model. Designed to train over 300 participants annually, the Hub aims to achieve at least 75% employment or self-employment outcomes, empowering rural youth, women, farmers, and self-help groups to access sustainable income opportunities aligned with emerging digital and agri-service markets.
