New Delhi: Intel India has joined hands with KATHA, a Delhi-based non-profit organisation, to launch an AI Data Annotation Course aimed at training 1,000 girls from underserved communities.
The initiative, which is being described as the first of its kind in India, comes under Intel’s national Digital Readiness Program Portfolio.
Bringing AI Skills to Grassroots Learners
The course has been designed to give young learners foundational knowledge of artificial intelligence, ethical data practices, and practical skills in data annotation. Intel India said its mission is to make AI skills accessible, inclusive, and impactful, helping every child unlock opportunities in an AI-driven world. The programme focuses on equipping young women from diverse socio-economic backgrounds with practical knowledge and a clear pathway to thrive in the digital economy.
Free Training Through KATHA’s KITES Labs
The training will be rolled out through KATHA’s KITES Labs (KATHA Information Technology & E-Commerce School). It is targeted at girls from families of daily wage earners, migrants, or domestic workers, many of whom have had little or no access to computers. By introducing AI education directly into their lives, the programme aims to empower first-generation digital learners with both technical proficiency and problem-solving skills.
Skills and Career Pathways
The course content includes AI fundamentals, data collection and labelling, ethical data practices, and hands-on training using professional tools such as CVAT. Participants will be prepared for roles such as data annotators, annotation specialists, and AI/ML data operations associates.
Intel explained that the initiative is not only about developing skills but also about shaping the aspirations of the learners. Many of the girls, who once focused only on basic survival, are now envisioning careers in design, retail, BPOs, and emerging digital sectors with the support of KATHA’s KITES programme.
Building a Future of Inclusion
Intel and KATHA will jointly create awareness about the programme, organise hands-on workshops, and track its impact on learners. Both organisations highlighted that the initiative builds on their shared values of gender equity, digital inclusion, and meaningful access to the future of work.
