How Dialflo’s Voice AI Is Powering Hubballi–Dharwad’s Blue Dot Experiment to Bridge Rural Employment Gaps
(Source: Mint) The Blue Dot Project in Hubballi–Dharwad, backed by EkStep Foundation and powered by Dialflo’s Voice AI, is helping ITI graduates find verified local jobs in real time transforming India’s education-to-employment landscape. Press enter or click to view image in full size A New Kind of Connection In September 2025, the Zila Panchayat hall in Dharwad was standing-room-only. On one side sat factory owners; on the other, students from Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), their principals, and district officials. The discussion was about one of India’s toughest challenges how to connect millions of young people with trusted, local work. For decades, India’s skilling ecosystem has trained millions through its ITIs. Yet, despite high graduation rates, only a fraction find placements. Many graduates want jobs within 15–20 kilometres of home, while nearby MSMEs struggle to find talent. Between them lies an invisible gap: “An ITI on one side of the road and an MSME o...