For the Indian edition of the Microsoft Imagine Cup 2021, which is a worldwide annual competition, National Skill Development Corporation, and Microsoft India will collaborate. This programme grants power to student for using artificial intelligence, and related technologies for solving the world’s toughest and important social and sustainable issues.

Students, and technology enthusiasts are encouraged for innovation at Imagine Cup challenge.

2021 Imagine Cup will be conducted in the virtual mode, where the students will compete for solving global challenges in earth, education, health and lifestyle.

The National Skill Development Corporation will be promoting the competition in the states, districts, and skill development centres in the country.

NSDC, and Microsoft will conduct the virtual imagine campus in the country for creating awareness, and educate the participating students on the use of advanced technologies in their projects. The students will get a chance for interacting with the previous winners of the Imagine Cup regarding their experience, and get advice on tips, and tricks.

“As economies focus on building resilience the power of technology, and innovation is required to solve some of the world's toughest challenges at scale. She further added that the Imagine Cup also serves as a platform for the youth of India to team technology with innovative ideas, and build something, which matters to them, and make a difference in their communities, and creates societal impact,” said Rohini Srivathsa, National Technology Officer, Microsoft.