Goa Electronics & HCL GUVI Launch GenAI Training to Boost IT Hub
Goa, March 24, 2025: In a landmark initiative to establish Goa as a thriving IT hub, Goa Electronics Limited (GEL), in collaboration with HCL GUVI, has successfully concluded a Generative AI (GenAI) training program aimed at upskilling government employees and IT professionals. This initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision of making India the ‘AI Hub of the World’, a mission championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi through transformative programs like Karma Yogi Bharath.
As part of Goa’s digital transformation strategy, the program provided cutting-edge AI training to employees of Goa Electronics Limited, equipping them with expertise in AI-driven productivity tools and automation solutions. By integrating AI capabilities into governance and professional sectors, the initiative aims to enhance efficiency, drive technological innovation, and accelerate Goa’s economic growth.
With increasing investments in Goa’s IT sector, this initiative highlights how AI-powered education can empower the youth and expand employment opportunities in knowledge-driven industries. It aligns with the Government of Goa’s long-term vision of attracting high-value investments and fostering sustainable, high-skilled jobs in the state.
According to the Goa Economic Survey 2024-25, the state’s white-collar employment rate is 15% lower than the national average, with only 23% of the workforce engaged in knowledge-based industries. To bridge this gap, the intensive 24-hour training program, conducted from March 3 to March 8, 2025, focused on equipping professionals with in-demand GenAI skills such as prompt engineering, model fine-tuning, image generation, and AI-powered applications.
Revati Kumar, CEO & Executive Director of Goa Electronics Limited, emphasised the significance of AI training in shaping the state’s digital future, “This collaboration is a strategic investment in Goa’s workforce. By equipping professionals with high-value AI skills, we are ensuring that Goa remains at the forefront of India’s tech revolution. With the government’s vision of India as a global AI powerhouse, we are not only enhancing our government employees’ capabilities but also fostering a digitally empowered governance system.”
Arun Prakash M, Founder & CEO of GUVI, said, “Through this initiative, Goa takes a decisive step toward establishing itself as a key player in India’s digital economy, fostering a skilled workforce ready to embrace AI-driven transformation.”
“Generative AI is not just a tool; it’s a paradigm shift that will redefine industries and job markets. Through this initiative, we are empowering Goa’s workforce with the expertise needed to harness AI’s full potential. By equipping professionals and government employees with cutting-edge AI skills, we are laying the foundation for Goa’s emergence as a competitive IT hub, capable of attracting global investments and fostering innovation,” said Apoorv Johari, Head of Enterprise Business – GUVI.
GUVI and Freshworks Secure Partnership to Empower Teachers with AI3
Delhi, March 5th, 2025: GUVI, a leading vernacular ed-tech platform from the HCL Group, recently concluded Project GENIE (GenAI for Indian Education) in partnership with Freshworks as part of its AI-4-Schools Initiative. The event saw over 1,300 teachers register, reaffirming GUVI’s commitment to fostering AI literacy in Indian classrooms. With a track record of groundbreaking AI-led initiatives—including the Guinness World Record-winning SAWiT.AI Learnathon for Women —GUVI continues to pioneer AI education in India.
Piloted in Tamil Nadu, Project GENIE equipped teachers with future-ready AI skills through a structured three-stage approach. The online Learnathon introduced core AI concepts such as Data Science, Prompt Engineering, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in Tamil. The top 100 educators then advanced to an offline hackathon held at GUVI’s IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai, and HCLTech’s ELCOT IT Park, Madurai, where they created 336 AI-powered educational apps. The initiative concluded with a felicitation ceremony at GUVI’s IIT Madras Research Park, recognizing 20 outstanding educators for their innovative AI-driven teaching solutions.
The felicitation event brought together experts from NASSCOM, UNICEF, and other leading institutions to advance AI-driven learning in schools. The distinguished panel was moderated by Mr. Arun Prakash M (Founder & CEO, GUVI) and featured key figures such as Dr. Radha Varadharajan (Chief Skills Officer, Naandi Foundation), Ms. Sheeba (Principal, Velammal Ology Tech School, Mugalivakkam), Ms. Sornalatha (Principal, Global Pathways School, Coimbatore), Dr. Krishnan Srinivasaraghavan (International Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Development, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham & Former Head of Exploration, UNDP India), Ms. Priya Singh (NASSCOM), and Mr. Jaspreet Gurm (UNICEF). Together, they engaged in insightful discussions to shape the future of AI in education.
HackerKID, GUVI’s gamified coding platform for kids, played a pivotal role in equipping school teachers with essential AI tools. By providing structured learning and hands-on experience, it fostered innovation and strengthened AI-driven learning in classrooms.
“Seeing over 300 AI-powered education apps created by school teachers is truly inspiring,” said Arun Prakash, Founder & CEO of GUVI. “It’s a testament to how technology, when blended with native languages, can transform learning and spark innovation in classrooms.”
“With the success of Project GENIE, we have shattered the perception that AI is only for people in tech,” said Apoorv Johari, Head of GUVI for corporations. “This initiative has shown how AI can enable teachers to enhance education.”
The felicitation ceremony was further enriched by the presence of several distinguished guests, who played a pivotal role in supporting the initiative. These included Mr. Shanmuga Anandaraman, Director of Social Impact at Freshworks, and Mr. Samuel Ebenezer from Freshworks, who were instrumental as internal stakeholders. Other key supporters included Ms. Sheeba Thomas from NASSCOM, Ms. Jyoti, Founder of Meghshala Trust, and industry experts like Mr. Kalaiarasan Pushpanathan from DTCC, Mr. Chandramouli Muralidaran, also from DTCC, and Mr. Kalaiselvan K from Aliaxis. The education sector was well-represented with contributions from Ms. Rosalind Jacobs, Principal of Annai Arul Public School, Mr. D J Ajith, CEO of Olive Public School, and other educators such as Ms. Sheeba from Velammal Ology Tech School, Mugalivakkam, Ms. Sornalatha from Global Pathways School, Coimbatore, and Ms. Samhitha Venkatesh, Director of Ela Green School.
“The success of Project GENIE demonstrates the power of partnerships and collective effort in redefining education through AI,” said S.P. Balamurugan, Co-Founder at GUVI.
Participating educators received accredited certifications from GUVI and Freshworks, along with lifetime access to GUVI’s GenAI course, ensuring continued AI skill development. Through Project GENIE, GUVI is bridging the gap between technology and pedagogy, ensuring that India’s educators remain at the forefront of AI-driven transformation.