# TASK and Dell Launch Tech Skills Program in Telangana

The Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK) has partnered with Dell Technologies to implement the 'uDaan' program, aiming to train 5,500 students across Telangana in emerging technologies and employability skills. This three-month initiative, supported by curriculum development from the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), focuses on AI, cloud computing, electronics manufacturing, and digital skills, with a special emphasis on rural youth. The program seeks to enhance industry-linked skill development to improve job readiness and foster entrepreneurship.

- This partnership highlights a growing trend of public-private collaboration in state-led workforce development programs targeting technology sectors.
- Procurement professionals should note the role of technology vendors like Dell Technologies as key partners in delivering scalable training solutions.
- The focus on emerging technologies signals demand for curriculum-aligned training services and potential opportunities for vendors specializing in AI, cloud, and digital skills education.
- Organizations involved in workforce development and technology training can leverage this model to expand similar initiatives in other regions, emphasizing rural inclusion and industry relevance.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Services
**Published:** September 20, 2026

### Government Entities
- Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge (TASK)
- Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi)

### Vendors
- Dell Technologies (technology support partner)

### Sources
- [TASK, Dell ink pact to bring tech skills to 5,500 students](https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Sep/20/task-dell-ink-pact-to-bring-tech-skills-to-5500-students) - The New Indian Express