In an auditorium brimming with purpose and expectation, the future of digital India found new allies — its women. With a clear focus on fostering inclusion in the AI age, the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Thursday launched Yashoda AI: Your AI SAKHI for Shaping Horizons with Digital Awareness at Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University.
The pioneering nationwide initiative seeks to arm women, particularly from rural and semi-urban backgrounds, with essential knowledge of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital literacy, cornerstones of a Viksit Bharat.
“True change begins when a woman masters the tools of the future. Yashoda AI Abhiyan is not just about learning technology it is about igniting confidence, enabling informed choices, and empowering every woman to shape a secure and inclusive digital tomorrow,” said NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar during the launch.
Rahatkar reiterated the Commission’s unwavering commitment to women’s rights in digital spaces and said the campaign was a natural extension of NCW’s initiatives in cyber awareness, gender justice, and technology-led safety innovations.
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The programme, designed not only as a training exercise but a transformational movement, addresses pressing concerns such as AI-led crimes, digital privacy, and personal safety online. It actively engages students, educators, and women personnel from the police services to promote inclusive participation.
"This is not just about AI literacy, it is about inclusion, dignity, and digital empowerment for India’s women—key pillars for building a Viksit Bharat,” said Nitin Narang, Founder of FSL.
The event was attended by dignitaries including Ramawtar Singh, Shivani Dey, and Santosh Kulkarni of the NCW. Vice Chancellor Sagar Vishnoi of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, FSL Co-founder Pranav Dwivedi and Director of FSL also addressed the gathering.
The campaign draws inspiration from India’s commitment to responsible AI practices, as outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the recent Global Summit on AI Governance in Paris. Modi had emphasised that in a Viksit Bharat, technology must serve as a tool for inclusion, not exclusion.
Yashoda AI seeks to ensure that Indian women are not left behind in the rapidly evolving digital landscape and instead are empowered to lead the charge in shaping the country’s technological future.
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