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

Digest AI · Society & Work · published 2026-11-01T20:16:00Z

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## Summary

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 sectors.

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.

## Key points

- 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

## Why it matters

The centre bridges India’s skills gap in AI and sustainability, aligning education with industry needs while supporting green manufacturing growth. It expands Microsoft’s AI + Jobs initiative and 1M1B’s rural youth employment model, potentially scaling across India’s tech hubs.

## Sources

1. [1M1B, MeitY Startup Hub And Microsoft Launch Green Skills & Applied AI Centre Of Excellence In Noida](https://outlookindia.com/announcements/news-media-wire/1m1b-meity-startup-hub-and-microsoft-launch-green-skills-applied-ai-centre-of-excellence-in-noida) (outlookindia.com, 2026-11-01)

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