India’s demand Artificial intelligence AI talent is likely to increase from 600,000 to 650,000 in 2027 to 12.5 million, but the quality of these professionals needs to be improved to meet demand, according to a report released Tuesday.
He added that there is an “urgent need to cultivate a highly skilled AI workforce to boost the country’s digital economy.”
According to the report “Advancing India’s AI Skills: Required Interventions and Programmes” released by Deloitte India and Nasscom, two out of three Indians plan to learn at least one digital skill. AI and machine learning were the top such skills.
The report stated: “Despite growing adoption of AI across industries, a shortage of skilled professionals could hold back innovation and growth.”
He added that by 2027, the AI market is expected to grow by 25 to 35 percent, “potentially indicating a gap between supply and demand in the talent pool and a need to upskill existing talent.”
“By upskilling the existing workforce and nurturing new talent through strong collaboration across government, academia and industry, we can ensure a steady pipeline of professionals ready to lead AI-driven innovation,” said Sathish Gopalaiah, Chairman, Technology and Transformation, Deloitte, South Asia.
The report suggests that there should be collaboration between industry and academia, and that they should develop a skills network. Within this framework, they should integrate basic AI courses into academic curricula and establish industry-relevant training programs.
He added that industry stakeholders should develop and implement comprehensive training paths that address both basic and advanced AI skills, including a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical applications through courses, workshops, hackathons and internships.
“By fostering collaboration across industry, academia and government, India’s technology sector can not only meet the growing demand for AI expertise but also lead the global AI revolution,” said Sangeeta Gupta, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, Nasscom.
First published: August 20, 2024 | 17:33 IS
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