Kerala govt launches ‘Knowledge Economy Mission’ initiative: Aims to train 30 lakh individuals and create 20 lakh jobs by 2026 – Newz9

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM), an initiative by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (Okay-DISC), the Government of Kerala, has partnered with Coursera, a number one world on-line studying platform, to equip youth throughout the state with business-related abilities.
The partnership seeks to train 30 lakh individuals and create 20 lakh jobs by 2026.
The program isn’t just targeted on employment but additionally on constructing a strong expertise pipeline that aligns training with business wants, fostering sustainable and inclusive progress.
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated: “This upskilling will provide the youth with jobs and the efforts taken by KKEM are to be applauded.”
All learners can have entry to 40 digital academies targeted on key domains equivalent to AI/ML, cloud computing, cyber safety, inventive design, logistics and provide chain, and digital advertising and marketing.
State Finance Minister KN Balagopal stated Kerala has at all times prioritized training and ability improvement as the inspiration of its progress.
“This partnership with Coursera is a step forward in ensuring our youth and workforce are equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving job market. By aligning education with industry needs, we are not only fostering local innovation but also positioning Kerala as a hub of global talent and opportunity,” stated Balagopal.
Tim Hannan, Chief Marketing Officer, Coursera stated Kerala is setting an inspiring instance of how collaboration between governments, educators, and business can create a talented workforce and unlock new progress alternatives.
“Together, we share a vision to make learning accessible to all, empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and fostering talent that excels both locally and globally,” stated Hannan.
Former two-time state Finance Minister Thomas Isaac who’s at present the Chief Advisor, KKEM stated this collaboration with Coursera embodies KKEM’s imaginative and prescient of constructing a future-prepared Kerala.
“By offering learners globally recognized credentials and role-specific training, we are not just addressing the state’s employment goals but also empowering individuals with skills for a tech-driven economy,” stated Isaac.
Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to present common entry to world-class studying.