Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sep 26: In an effort to bridge the gap between technology and education, a special workshop organized by YASHODA AI, a flagship programme of the National Commission for Women (NCW) was held here today.
The workshop was organized in collaboration with Future Shift Labs (FSL).
This was YASHODA AI’s first programme in Jammu, extending its mission to make digital literacy and cyber safety accessible to students and communities across India.
The workshop highlighted how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming learning, communication and employment, while also raising new challenges such as misinformation, cybercrime and online safety.
The NCW Chairperson, Vijaya Rahatkar, in her address said, “The true measure of progress is not only in the advancement of technology but in our ability to harness it with responsibility and purpose. By preparing students to engage thoughtfully with Artificial Intelligence, we are nurturing a generation that will safeguard rights, strengthen justice and uphold the values of an informed and equitable society.”
Adding to this, Nitin Narang, Director of FSL, stated: “YASHODA AI is not merely a programme but a national mission to build digital capacity and ethical awareness among India’s youth. By integrating knowledge of Artificial Intelligence with principles of responsibility and safety, we seek to empower students to become leaders who can shape an inclusive digital future.”
This event marked a vital step in sensitizing future social workers, entrepreneurs and policymakers to the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the justice system and society at large.
