IBM to train two lakh women in STEM skills in India

Bengaluru: IBM said it would train two lakh women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills across India. The company said each collaboration between IBM and Indian state governments is part of a three-year programme to increase the participation of girls and women in STEM careers.

IBM on Monday signed agreements with states of Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and has plans to take this programme to other states in the next few months.

Increasing use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing has created demand for a highly qualified workforce across the country.