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1M1B, MeitY Hub and Microsoft launch green AI skills centre in Noida

The Government of Uttar Pradesh, 1M1B Foundation, MeitY Startup Hub, and Microsoft opened the Green Skills & Applied AI Centre of Excellence at Gautam Buddha University in Noida on November 2, 2026. The initiative aims to train young people in applied AI, green manufacturing, and sustainability, addressing a growing demand for skilled workers in Uttar Pradesh’s expanding tech and industrial…

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  • Centre trains in applied AI, green manufacturing, and sustainability for Uttar Pradesh’s tech and industrial workforce
  • Microsoft and 1M1B Foundation collaborate with MeitY Hub to launch Noida facility as part of a national network of five
  • 100,000 young people targeted by 2030, with 70% employment rate from 1M1B’s prior placement drives

The centre will offer hands-on training in AI-driven sustainability, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and data-driven decision-making. Participants will work on real-world projects, mentorship programs, and industry-linked activities, with pathways to internships, jobs, and entrepreneurship. Microsoft will provide AI tools, digital resources, and mentorship, while 1M1B Foundation will manage implementation. As part of a national network of five such centres, the initiative targets 100,000 young people by 2030, with a focus on Tier 3 towns and rural India. 1M1B has previously trained 900,000+ youth, achieving a 70% employment rate through its placement drives.

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1M1B, MeitY Startup Hub And Microsoft Launch Green Skills & Applied AI Centre Of Excellence In Noida

outlookindia.com · 1 November 2026

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1M1B FoundationMeitY Startup HubMicrosoftGautam Buddha UniversityGovernment of Uttar PradeshShri Sunil Kumar SharmaProf. Rana Pratap SinghProf. Rajeev VarshneyManav SubodhManju Dhasmana

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