Noida: Gautam Buddha University (GBU) has inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Green Skills and Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) at its School of Vocational Studies and Applied Sciences, in collaboration with One Million for One Billion (1M1B) and Microsoft. The centre aims to equip students with industry-oriented skills in emerging technologies, green manufacturing and environmental sustainability.UP cabinet minister for IT and Electronics Sushil Kumar Sharma, who attended the inauguration, said artificial intelligence, green skills and emerging technologies would play a key role in shaping India’s digital future. He also stressed the need to strengthen UP’s technology ecosystem through partnerships between educational institutions and industries. “AI applications should extend beyond the technology sector and be integrated into fields such as biological and natural sciences. He also emphasised the need to promote renewable energy and technological solutions to address climate change,” said GBU vice chancellor Rana Pratap. The university also signed MoUs with industries and academic institutions to facilitate industry-oriented training, practical learning and employment opportunities.As part of the programme, five students were felicitated for their innovative AI projects under the ‘AI Talkies’ initiative, while six startups were recognised for their entrepreneurial work.The inauguration was attended by GBU vice-chancellor Prof Rana Pratap Singh, registrar Prof C K Singh and 1M1B founder and CEO Manav Subodh, among others. Over 250 students, startup representatives, industry professionals and university officials participated in the programme.
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