IBM to skill 5 million Indians in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing by 2030

IBM to skill 5 million Indians in AI, cybersecurity, quantum computing by 2030

By The Hindu Bureau
Publication Date: 2025-12-19 16:12:00

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CEO of IBM Arvind Krishna

CEO of IBM Arvind Krishna
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India has the talent and ambition to lead the world in AI and Quantum Computing, Arvind Krishna, chairman, president and CEO of IBM, said on Friday (December 19, 2025).

”India possesses the talent and ambition to lead the world in AI & Quantum. Fluency in frontier technologies will define economic competitiveness, scientific progress and societal transformation,” said Mr. Krishna, adding IBM’s commitment to skill five million people by 2030 was an investment in that future.

“By democratizing access to advanced skills, we are enabling the youth and students to build, innovate and accelerate India’s growth,’’ the…