Tap jobs in AI, IoT, robotics, drones: PM Modi to G20

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Narendra Modi has said job opportunities provided by robotics, artificial intelligence, internet of things and drones should be tapped. Speaking at a meeting of the labour ministers of G20 nations in Indore on Friday, Modi said there should be more sharing of data, statistics and information for better formulation of evidence-based employment policies and plans. In a virtual address to the conference, Modi emphasised on skilling, re-skilling and up-skilling.

Over 12.5 million youth have been trained under the Skill India Mission and Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana, he claimed. «Special focus is being laid on industry 4.0 sectors like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Internet of Things, and Drones,» Modi said. Praising India's 'culture of service' which significantly contributed in tackling Covid-19, Modi said the country had potential to become one of the largest providers of skilled workforce.

He lauded the role of G20 nations in globalising development and sharing of skills. Modi maintained that there should be more sharing of statistics, information and data regarding employers and workers as it would empower countries to formulate evidence-based policies for better skilling, workforce planning, and gainful employment. International referencing of occupations by skills and qualifications requirements done by G20 nations was commendable, he said.

It required new models of international cooperation and coordination as well as migration and mobility partnerships. During the pandemic, a new category of gig workers emerged where employees have flexible working hours and opportunity to supplement regular income sources, he claimed. India's 'eShram portal' has seen almost 280 million registrations and leveraged for