Cyient Foundation has been recognized as the Implementation and Programme Execution Partner for the AI & Future Skills Centre of Excellence in Palnadu District, Andhra Pradesh, supported by SBI Foundation and Union Bank of India.

The Centre will equip 300 youth annually with future-ready skills in Drone Technology, Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, and AI & Software Coding, with a targeted 75% placement and livelihood outcome.

The initiative was presented on 17 July 2026 in Narasaraopet before Shri N. Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, and Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, reflecting a shared commitment to strengthening youth employability and enabling sustainable livelihoods through technology-driven skilling.