Chandigarh, February 19 Global software company Adobe announced on Thursday that it will offer its flagship products, including Photoshop, Acrobat, and Firefly, free of charge to students across India to strengthen AI skills and support the country's growing creator economy.
The announcement was made here, with the company saying the initiative aligns with the central government's focus on artificial intelligence and digital skill development.
Under the initiative, students from accredited higher education institutions will get free access to Adobe's creativity and productivity tools, along with AI-based learning modules, training, and industry-recognized certifications.
Adobe has partnered with Nasscom FutureSkills Prime, a digital skilling program supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), to provide free AI-first courses and certificates.
The company said the move supports the government's "Create in India" vision and complements the Union Budget 2026 announcement to create two million jobs in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comics (AVGC) sector by 2030.
Adobe Chair and CEO Shantanu Narayen said the initiative will empower millions of students with AI skills and help accelerate the vision of Viksit Bharat.
The free offering will also be extended to 15,000 schools and 500 colleges that will set up Content Creator Labs in partnership with the government.
Students can access the new offering through their accredited institutions, the company said.
