PM Narendra Modi launches ‘Main Nahin Hum’ portal: All you need to know

By Elton Gomes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, interacted with IT and electronic manufacturing professionals across India. The prime minister also launched the ‘Main Nahin Hum’ portal and mobile application.

According to media reports, Modi was to meet with key industry leaders and address a gathering comprising of IT professionals and employees from IT and electronic manufacturing organisations from about 100 locations across India.

During the hour-long address, the prime minister spoke about various subjects, such as the role of technology, child education, corporate social responsibilities, manual scavenging, and Swachh Bharat.

He praised youngsters for effectively harnessing the power of technology. “They are using technology not only for themselves but also for the welfare of others. This is a great sign,” he said, Financial Express reported.

PM Modi shared several anecdotes from when he was chief minister of Gujarat. He also praised Wipro Chairman Azim Premji for his immense contribution to society.

What is the portal?

Based on the “Self4Society” theme, the portal will enable IT professionals and organizations in consolidating efforts towards social causes, and service to society, on one platform.

“The portal is expected to help catalyse greater collaboration towards the service of the weaker sections of society, especially by leveraging the benefits of technology. It is also expected to generate wider participation of interested people who are motivated to work for the benefit of society,” according to the prime minister’s website.

Modi launched Future Skills platform for IT professionals

In February 2018, PM Modi launched Nasscom’s Future Skills platform that sought to upskill IT employees and prospective job seekers in eight emerging technologies that could drive the job growth in India.

These technologies include artificial intelligence, virtual reality, robotic process automation, internet of things, big data analytics, 3D printing, cloud computing, social networking, and mobile. Nasscom also took note of 55 job roles that could be in demand around the world.

Media reports mentioned that the platform would look to skill two million employees in new technologies and it would also skill two million youth aspiring for jobs. The platform aimed to upgrade the skills of 5 million IT professionals within the next five years.

In order to upgrade skills and re-skill the IT industry as per changes in technology, the platform would also be offering online courses, along with certification on completion of the training.


Elton Gomes is a staff writer at Qrius

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