Global technology company Salesforce has announced a comprehensive commitment to equip one million learners across India with AI-focused skills by 2030. According to reports from NDTV, this ambitious initiative was announced during the celebration of Salesforce's 10-year milestone of its Centre of Excellence in Hyderabad. Arundhati Bhattacharya, President and CEO of Salesforce - South Asia, outlined the company's strategic approach to addressing India's AI talent development needs.
The company's commitment will be executed through four key pillars as outlined by Salesforce. As reported by NDTV, these pillars include government-backed AI skilling programs in collaboration with bodies such as IndiaAI, virtual internship programs with AICTE, Salesforce academic Centres of Excellence working with institutions like Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), and the Salesforce partner network including major companies such as Accenture, Deloitte, Infosys and TCS.
The virtual internship program with AICTE empowers students with hands-on project experience, helping students across towns and cities in India build job-ready Salesforce and AI skills. According to Salesforce's release, the academic Centres of Excellence work with institutions such as Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). The Salesforce partner network continues to bring these programs to life through structured training curricula, on-the-job project exposure, and creating direct pathways to employment within the Salesforce ecosystem.
The India operations of Salesforce began in 2005, and the Hyderabad Centre of Excellence was opened in 2016. As reported by NDTV, this 10-year milestone represents a significant milestone in Salesforce's Indian operations, positioning the company to leverage its established presence for this major AI skilling initiative.
