Quote and Comments on World Youth Skills Day

• Amit Goyal, Managing Director, South Asia, Project Management Institute.

Empowering youth with future-ready skills is vital for inclusive growth and project success. Digital fluency, collaboration, and adaptive thinking redefine work across industries. Institutions must foster experiential learning and mentorship. At PMI, we believe everyone can lead transformative change through AI, innovation, and scalable skills development—for a better future.

• Dinesh Ajmera – Site Leader and VP Of Engineering, Confluent India.

“AI’s real promise for India lies not in replacing human hands, but in extending human potential—transforming our vast talent, curiosity, and entrepreneurial spirit into unstoppable momentum. Its impact will grow when it becomes part of daily life for every worker, educator, farmer, and student. That means meaningful education, training in local languages, and real opportunities to use AI to solve problems, learn faster, and make better decisions. We must create systems that support curiosity with access and turn ambition into action. India’s strength has always been its people. When every Indian can harness AI, we don’t just automate tasks—we ignite possibility, building a future that’s not only smarter, but more inclusive, resilient, and deeply humane.“

•  Mr. Subramanyam S, Founder & CEO, Ascent HR Technologies.“At Ascent HR, we’re embedding Agentic AI and machine learning across our platforms to redefine HR, payroll, and compliance services. From AI co-pilots and predictive analytics to generative AI-driven communication, we’re creating tangible business value—reducing manual effort by over 40% and enabling real-time, compliant, and intelligent workforce management. As AI adoption accelerates in India, especially in response to evolving labor regulations, it’s becoming a strategic catalyst for scalable, future-ready HR ecosystems.” 

• Mr. Warren Harris, CEO & Managing Director, Tata Technologies

“Tata Technologies vision of Engineering a Better World is rooted in our commitment to engineering better careers for youth—by equipping them with in-demand skills and technologies that enhance employability and address the industry-wide challenge of skilled talent availability. Through strong partnerships with state governments, we’re transforming ITIs and polytechnics into Industry 4.0 hubs, bridging the skilled manpower gap across India. At the same time, platforms like our InnoVent Hackathon are empowering engineering students to leverage AI and next-gen technologies to solve real-world manufacturing challenges. From hands-on STEM learning in schools to industry-linked internships and AI-led innovation, we are building a connected skilling ecosystem that enables young minds to pursue meaningful, future-ready careers. This World Youth Skills Day, we reaffirm our commitment to building a future-ready workforce—by empowering every learner to become an engineer of change.”

•  Sanket Atal, Managing Director – Operations & Technology at Salesforce India

India’s youth stand at the forefront of a global transformation. Yet potential alone isn’t enough. Real impact requires access to platforms, mentors, and real-world opportunities. At Salesforce, we’re committed to enabling this future through Trailhead, our free training platform, and collaborations to expand access to industry-ready skills across India.