The Tripura State Commission for Women held the Yashodha AI Programme with support from the National Commission for Women, bringing students, government employees and women from the unorganised sector together in Agartala to explore how artificial intelligence can strengthen digital skills, employment opportunities and self-reliance.
Key Takeaways:
- Tripura State Commission for Women organised the Yashodha AI programme with support from the National Commission for Women.
- Women and students learned about AI applications in education, employment, administration and daily life.
- The initiative aims to strengthen women’s digital skills, self-reliance and economic opportunities, especially in rural areas.
The growing role of artificial intelligence in women’s empowerment took centre stage in Agartala as the Tripura State Commission for Women organised a special awareness and training programme on Yashodha AI.
The commission held the ‘Awareness cum Training Programme on Yashodha AI’ with support from the National Commission for Women at a private hotel in Agartala.
The programme aimed to help women understand AI and learn about its practical uses. It also focused on improving digital skills and creating new opportunities through technology.
Women and students join AI programme
Tripura State Commission for Women Chairperson Jharna Debbarma attended the programme along with officials and representatives of the commission.
Women and female students from several institutions and organisations took part in the sessions. Students from Tripura University and schools joined the programme.
Women associated with the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM) also attended from different blocks. Women employees from government offices and departments participated as well. Several participants came from the unorganised sector.
The wide participation reflected the programme’s focus on making AI awareness accessible to different sections of women and students.
AI can create new opportunities for women
Jharna Debbarma said AI has become an important subject in the present information technology-driven era. She stressed the need for women to gain knowledge about the technology and use it correctly.
She said digital technology and AI can open new avenues for women. Women can use digital platforms to start businesses, pursue self-employment, and build greater economic independence, she said.
According to Debbarma, women can use these technologies from their homes to support their own initiatives and efforts. This could help them move towards self-reliance while also creating opportunities to advance their education and careers.
She said the commission wants women to understand how they can use rapidly developing AI technology in practical ways.
Focus on rural women’s digital empowerment
The programme placed particular emphasis on women in rural areas. Debbarma said the initiative seeks to help rural women use AI and other digital tools without needing to leave their homes.
The focus extends beyond basic awareness. The sessions aimed to help participants understand how technology can support their livelihood efforts and improve access to opportunities.
The commission also stressed the importance of responsible technology use. Participants received information about the potential benefits of AI along with the need for awareness and safety while using digital tools.
AI applications in everyday life
The training covered possible applications of AI in education, employment, administrative work and everyday activities.
For students, AI can offer new ways to support learning and build technology-related skills. For working women, digital tools can assist with professional and administrative tasks.
The programme also highlighted the potential for women to use technology in business and self-employment activities.
The organisers said better knowledge of modern technology can strengthen women’s participation in the digital economy. They also linked digital skills with greater self-reliance and wider opportunities in education and employment.
Building technology skills through awareness
Debbarma said the participants would discuss information technology and examine ways to make effective use of emerging technologies.
The programme brought together students, government employees and women from the unorganised sector on a common platform. This approach sought to broaden awareness of AI beyond traditional technology-focused groups.
The initiative comes as AI continues to develop rapidly and influence different areas of life. The organisers stressed the importance of helping women keep pace with these changes.
The programme also sought to encourage women to view AI not only as a new technology but as a potential tool for learning, livelihood development and personal growth.
The participating women and students showed considerable interest in the sessions. The organisers said such programmes can help strengthen digital capability and support women’s efforts towards greater independence.
