Your Interactive Strategy Hub for the AI Skilling Challenge
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🎯 1. Contextualization: Analyze the Challenges
A winning presentation starts with a deep understanding of the problem. The guidelines require classifying AI skilling challenges using an Urgency vs. Impact matrix. This interactive tool helps you structure your thinking. Click on a quadrant to explore potential challenges and consider where your own ideas fit.
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Urgency →
High Impact, Low Urgency
"Strategic Bets"
High Impact, High Urgency
"Tackle Immediately"
Low Impact, Low Urgency
"Monitor / De-prioritize"
Low Impact, High Urgency
"Quick Wins"
Click a quadrant to see details
This section will update with examples and key questions for the selected quadrant.
📊 2. Depth of Research: Back Your Claims
Assumptions must be backed by data and reasoning. Your analysis of the AI skilling gap needs credible evidence. Use reports from sources like NASSCOM, WEF, or government publications to strengthen your arguments. Visualizing this data is key for impact. Below is an example of how you can present the AI skill gap to make it immediately understandable.
Example: AI Skill Gap by Industry in India (Illustrative Data)
📖 3. Storyboarding: Architecting Your Winning Narrative
The 8-slide limit is a gift that forces clarity. Your job is to make these slides flow like a single, powerful argument. This section is your playbook for building that winning storyboard, from the hook to the close.
Part 1: The Perfect 8-Slide Story
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The Hook - Executive Summary
This is your 'cold open'. Start with a powerful statistic about India's AI opportunity. Then, in max 3 bullet points, state: 1) The core problem, 2) The massive opportunity, and 3) Your "big idea" or vision. Hook them in the first 60 seconds.
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The Crucible - Urgency vs. Impact Matrix
This is your most important visual. Don't just list challenges; plot them visually on a 2x2 matrix. Use data to justify the placement of each challenge (e.g., "We classify 'Educator Training' as high urgency based on a 70% reported skill gap...").
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The Solutions - Your 5-7 Recommendations
Dedicate one slide to each cluster of recommendations (e.g., Foundational, Professional, Advanced). For each solution, use a simple structure: WHAT (the solution), WHY (the data backing it), and IMPACT (the outcome). Use icons and minimal text.
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The Ecosystem - The National Blueprint
Don't list stakeholders; show them. Create a visual ecosystem map with the "AI-Skilled Citizen" at the center. Show how Government, Industry, and Academia interconnect and feed into this central goal. This screams 'strategic thinking'.
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The Roadmap - Phased Implementation Plan
Create a visual timeline or a Swim Lane diagram. Show Phase 1 (0-12 Months), Phase 2 (1-3 Years), and Phase 3 (3-5+ Years). This makes a complex plan instantly understandable and scores huge points for storyboarding.
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The Scorecard - Measuring Success
End with a powerful, clear scorecard. Define your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) like Reach (# trained), Quality (% certification), and Economic Impact (Contribution to GVA). This presents your idea as a measurable, results-driven business plan.
Part 2: Mastering the 12+5 Minute Performance
The 12-Minute Pitch Pacing
Slide 1 (Hook): ~1 min
Slide 2 (Matrix): ~1.5 mins
Slides 3-5 (Solutions): ~5 mins
Slide 6 (Ecosystem): ~1.5 mins
Slide 7 (Roadmap): ~1.5 mins
Slide 8 (Scorecard): ~1.5 mins
Finishing on time shows discipline and respect for the panel.
The 5-Minute Q&A Gauntlet
Anticipate Questions: What are your weakest points? Prepare answers.
Use the 'Pre-mortem' Technique: Ask "If we fail, why?" to identify risks.
Answer as a Unified Front: One person leads, another can add a supporting data point to show cohesion.
💡 4. Creativity: Practice & Perfect Your Pitch
Creativity isn't just about flashy visuals; it's about delivering your message with confidence and clarity under pressure. Use these tools to practice your timing and prepare for the tough questions from the EY Leaders.
12-Minute Pitch Simulator
12:00
Press Start to begin your timed practice run.
5-Minute Q&A Hot Seat
Anticipate the judges' questions to deliver confident, well-reasoned answers.
Click the button to reveal a potential question.
📈 Key Statistics: The Data Behind Your Story
Use these powerful data points to build a compelling, evidence-based case. The statistics are organized to help you tell a story: the immense opportunity, the critical challenges, and the concrete financial plan for your proposed solution.
Part 1: The Opportunity
$957B
Potential addition to India's economy by AI by 2035.
#1
India's global rank in AI skill penetration (Stanford AI Index 2024).
25-35%
Expected market growth rate for AI in India.
Part 2: The Challenge (The Skill & Infrastructure Gap)
AI Talent Demand vs. Supply
School Infrastructure Readiness
75%
of companies struggle to find AI-skilled graduates.
<2,000
Senior AI engineers and researchers currently in India.
85%
of school teachers have never used AI tools.
Part 3: The Proposed Solution (The ₹10,000 Cr Fund)
Funding Source Breakdown
49%
Govt. of India
51%
Private Sector
Allocation of ₹10,000 Cr Fund
📜 Dos & Don'ts: The Official Rules of Engagement
Based directly on the official guidelines, this checklist is your safeguard against mistakes. Adhering to these points ensures your hard work is presented in the best possible light and meets all judging requirements.
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The Dos
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Tell a Complete Story: Ensure your presentation covers all required aspects: Executive Summary, Challenge Matrix, 5-7 Solutions, Implementation Plan, and Success KPIs.
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Use Visuals Heavily: The guidelines explicitly state there are "extra marks for creativity." Use tools, visuals, videos, tables, and graphs to make your points.
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Back Up Every Assumption: Every claim or assumption must be supported by "proper reasoning/rationale." Show your work and cite your data.
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Involve the Whole Team: "All team members must present." Plan your transitions to be smooth, logical, and demonstrate cohesion.
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Practice Your Timing: You have a "maximum of 12 minutes to present and five minutes for Q&A." Rehearse extensively to be crisp and effective.
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The Don'ts
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Don't Exceed 8 Slides: This is a strict, non-negotiable limit. Be ruthless in your editing to ensure clarity and conciseness.
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Don't Go Over 10 MB: Watch your file size. Compress images and embed videos efficiently to stay under the limit.
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Don't Make Changes After Submission: "No additions, deletions or revisions/alterations will be allowed." Your final submission is exactly that—final.
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Don't Use Walls of Text: High-scoring presentations are visually driven. Let your charts, diagrams, and speaking tell the story, not dense paragraphs.
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Don't Forget the Evaluation Criteria: Do a final check. Does your presentation clearly demonstrate Contextualization, Depth of research, Story Boarding, and Creativity?