<p>Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Tuesday launched a survey to assess the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the state's workforce. This initiative aims to contribute to the upcoming IT Policy 2025 and shape strategic interventions under the state’s flagship skilling initiative Nipuna Karnataka.</p>.<p>The AI workforce impact survey has invited responses from industry leaders, HR heads, technology practitioners and academia. </p>.<p>Presently, Bengaluru is ranked 5th globally in AI and big data ecosystems and is home to over 1 lakh AI professionals. “Our tech workforce has crossed 1 million professionals and Bengaluru has emerged as the undisputed AI capital of India. But as AI rapidly reshapes industries, we must ensure our people are not left behind,” said the state’s IT, BT minister Priyank Kharge in a press note. </p>.Rethinking AI: The lessons for India.<p>“This study is a crucial step to help us understand the evolving job landscape, guide smart skilling investments under our reskilling program Nipuna Karnataka and safeguard our most valuable asset—our talent. I urge all industry leaders to share their insights,” he added. </p>.<p>The survey is open until June 27, 2025 and all responses will remain confidential and anonymous.</p>.<p>In November last year, the state Cabinet had approved the establishment of a Center of Excellence (CoE) in AI in Bengaluru with an investment of Rs 28 crore. </p>.<p>As previously reported by DH, the Karnataka government had launched Nipuna scheme in September last year with a total outlay of Rs 300 crore. While Rs 100 crore of this is to be contributed from the state government, the rest is likely to come from companies as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds. TCS, Infosys and Wipro are among the major participating companies in this initiative. </p>.<p>Even though the scheme was out last year, the website has not begun operations until now, per its official website.</p>
<p>Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Tuesday launched a survey to assess the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the state's workforce. This initiative aims to contribute to the upcoming IT Policy 2025 and shape strategic interventions under the state’s flagship skilling initiative Nipuna Karnataka.</p>.<p>The AI workforce impact survey has invited responses from industry leaders, HR heads, technology practitioners and academia. </p>.<p>Presently, Bengaluru is ranked 5th globally in AI and big data ecosystems and is home to over 1 lakh AI professionals. “Our tech workforce has crossed 1 million professionals and Bengaluru has emerged as the undisputed AI capital of India. But as AI rapidly reshapes industries, we must ensure our people are not left behind,” said the state’s IT, BT minister Priyank Kharge in a press note. </p>.Rethinking AI: The lessons for India.<p>“This study is a crucial step to help us understand the evolving job landscape, guide smart skilling investments under our reskilling program Nipuna Karnataka and safeguard our most valuable asset—our talent. I urge all industry leaders to share their insights,” he added. </p>.<p>The survey is open until June 27, 2025 and all responses will remain confidential and anonymous.</p>.<p>In November last year, the state Cabinet had approved the establishment of a Center of Excellence (CoE) in AI in Bengaluru with an investment of Rs 28 crore. </p>.<p>As previously reported by DH, the Karnataka government had launched Nipuna scheme in September last year with a total outlay of Rs 300 crore. While Rs 100 crore of this is to be contributed from the state government, the rest is likely to come from companies as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) funds. TCS, Infosys and Wipro are among the major participating companies in this initiative. </p>.<p>Even though the scheme was out last year, the website has not begun operations until now, per its official website.</p>
