New Delhi [India], August 12 (ANI): The National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skilling Initiative has recorded 60,253 applications and enrolments under Phase I while the government is finalising the details of Phase II, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said on Wednessday. "The total number of applications received, and participants enrolled under Phase I of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skilling Initiative as on date is 60,253," the release said. As India's AI skilling efforts gain momentum, over 4,600 participants have completed two modules of Phase I, while more than 500 participants have completed all four modules of the programme. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the National AI Skilling Initiative in March 2026. According to the release, Phase I of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skilling Initiative comprises four modules with a total duration of 33 hours, delivered through two learning platforms.