80,312 enrolments, 17,174 certified
AI, digital skills emerge top choice
Youngsters dominate registrations
Srinagar, Jun 27: In the digital era, the Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) has gained momentum in Jammu and Kashmir with more than 80,000 enrolments in over two years. The courses related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), web development, cybersecurity and entrepreneurship have emerged as the biggest draw among learners.
Official figures accessed by Rising Kashmir revealed that 80,312 candidates from the Union Territory have enrolled in online skill development programmes, underscoring the growing shift towards technology-driven and employment-oriented learning.
The portal currently hosts 1,544 online courses spread across 76 sectors and offered in 12 languages, making skill development accessible to learners from diverse educational and linguistic backgrounds.
The platform also provides over 1,14,37,306 minutes of digital learning content, while 29,119 candidates have completed eKYC verification. So far, 17,174 certificates have been awarded to candidates, who successfully completed their courses.
The enrolment pattern indicates a strong preference for courses linked to emerging technologies and employability.
Leading the list is Web Design and Development (Hindi) with 3,032 enrolments, making it the single most popular course on the platform in Jammu and Kashmir followed by Yuva AI for All, which has attracted 2,314 learners, reflecting increasing interest in artificial intelligence among young candidates.
Other highly subscribed courses include Cybersecurity (2,071 enrolments), Solar Panel Installations Technician (2,065) and Entrepreneurial Skills – Advanced (2,064).
The top ten courses also include Foundational Skills Programme – Advanced for Entrepreneurs (1,935 enrolments), Web Design and Development (1,852), Digital Skills – Intermediate (1,750), SOAR – AI to be Aware (1,735) and AI for Entrepreneurs (1,410).
The data shows that digital technologies, renewable energy, entrepreneurship and Artificial Intelligence are emerging as the most preferred skill domains among aspirants in the Union Territory.
The details further reveal a significant gender imbalance in participation.
Out of the total 80,312 enrolled candidates, 63,881 are men, accounting for 79.54 per cent of all enrolments, while 16,421 are women, representing 20.45 per cent.
Age-wise analysis shows that young adults constitute the overwhelming majority of learners.
The 21-30 years age group accounts for the largest share, with 33,392 male and 8,082 female candidates enrolled. Together, this segment represents more than half of all registrations on the platform.
The 31-40 years category follows with 14,866 male and 3,546 female enrolments.
Among candidates aged 20 years and below, the platform has registered 9,360 male and 3,107 female learners, indicating increasing awareness of digital skill development among students and young job seekers.
In the 41-50 years age group, 4,925 men have enrolled along with a smaller number of women, while participation among candidates aged 51 years and above remains comparatively limited.
The growing popularity of AI-related programmes, cybersecurity, web development and entrepreneurial courses reflects changing workforce requirements and the increasing emphasis on digital competencies in the evolving job market.
The enrolment data comes amid the government’s broader push to strengthen skill development and improve employability through online learning platforms, with Jammu and Kashmir emerging as one of the regions witnessing sustained participation in digital skilling initiatives.
