Building India's Continuous Learning Infrastructure for an AI-Driven Economy

As India positions itself as a global hub for AI-driven innovation, the country faces a critical challenge: building continuous learning infrastructure that can keep pace with rapid technological change. This panel brings together leaders from premier technical education, state policy innovation, financial regulation, legislative experience, and on-ground skills development to examine how India can architect a responsive, inclusive skills ecosystem.

The discussion will explore how leading institutions can redesign curricula to embed lifelong learning pathways; how state governments can catalyze public-private collaboration for reskilling infrastructure; how India's fintech ecosystem enables accessible upskilling financing models; and what legislative and regulatory frameworks can incentivize continuous learning.

Drawing on global best practices and India-specific opportunities, panelists will examine concrete mechanisms: stackable credentials and micro-credentials, industry-academia partnerships for applied learning, digital public infrastructure for skills certification, and innovative financing models that democratize access to professional development - particularly for MSMEs, informal workers, and underserved populations navigating the AI economy.