Guwahati, Jan 20 (NationPress) Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that the state is taking proactive measures to equip its workforce for a future increasingly characterized by automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). By capitalizing on its youthful demographic, the state is emphasizing skill development aligned with industry requirements.

During the second day of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting, CM Sarma elaborated on how Assam is transforming its skilling framework to address the demands of cutting-edge technologies and industries prepared for the future.

In a post shared on the social media platform X, the Chief Minister stated that Assam is "redesigning the training framework" to ensure that its workforce remains competitive amidst a swiftly changing global economy.

CM Sarma highlighted the establishment of the Assam Skill Development University and various related programs as pivotal to the state's skilling strategy.

He mentioned that industry-responsive curricula and practical, job-oriented training modules are being integrated into programs to better align human capital development with market demands.

"With our youthful population, it is essential to prepare our youth with the skills needed for an AI-driven and automated landscape," CM Sarma remarked, adding that the state is evolving beyond conventional training models to embrace forward-looking methodologies.

The Chief Minister also drew attention to Assam's advancing capabilities in advanced manufacturing, noting that the state houses one of the world's most digitally sophisticated manufacturing facilities.

He asserted that such developments illustrate Assam's readiness to merge state-of-the-art technology with industrial progress, while concurrently creating skilled job opportunities.

The session featured a dynamic exchange of ideas among global leaders and policymakers.

Accompanying Chief Minister Sarma on the panel were Kevin Stitt, Gretchen Whitmer, Benjamin Haddad, and Kiva Allgood.

According to CM Sarma, discussions revolved around preparing workforces for technological disruptions, the role of governments in skill transformation, and the essential collaboration between industry, academia, and policymakers.

This year marks Assam's inaugural participation in the World Economic Forum.

Officials reported that the state's involvement has sparked significant interest among global stakeholders, particularly in key areas such as skilling, manufacturing, semiconductors, and digital transformation, positioning Assam as an emerging hub for future-focused investments.