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The National Commission for Women (NCW) has launched “Yashoda AI”, an AI literacy program to empower women with skills in cybersecurity, digital privacy, and safe online practices, promoting digital inclusion across India.
About Yashoda AI:
- Launch: Introduced in May 2025 as an Artificial Intelligence Literacy Program for women.
- Organisers: Joint initiative by the NCW and Future Shift Labs.
- Objective: To train women in cybersecurity, digital privacy, and safe online practices.
- Focus Areas: Covers AI-driven crimes, digital safety, and practical risk mitigation strategies.
- Reach: Over 2,500 women trained to date.
- Beneficiaries: Includes Self-Help Group members, local representatives (Sarpanchs, Pradhans, Mayors, Members of Legislative Assemblies), and frontline workers like Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHA workers).
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