Under Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC), 1600 young participants in Gorakhpur were recently felicitated by UP CM Yogi Adityanath. During the ceremony, held at the Yogi Baba Gambhirnath Prekshagrih Auditorium, CM presented certificates to meritorious students and lauded the initiative’s contribution to future-ready education and digital inclusion.
Aligned with the Government of India’s Skill India and Digital India missions, Samsung Innovation Campus equips youth with essential skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, and Coding & Programming. Samsung Innovation Campus, the company’s flagship CSR programme now spans 10 states, aiming to upskill 20,000 students nationwide in 2025 — a six-fold expansion over last year.
“Our young people are the foundation of Uttar Pradesh’s progress and the driving force behind India’s growth story. I am delighted to see global companies like Samsung coming forward to invest in their skills and aspirations. Through this programme Samsung supports our vision of transforming Uttar Pradesh into a hub for skilled manpower and digital excellence. The success of these young people is a reflection of a confident, capable, and future-ready Uttar Pradesh,” said Yogi Adityanath.
Samsung has partnered with the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) under the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), to train students through accredited training partners. Samsung Innovation Campus was launched in India in 2022 and by 2024 it had trained 6,500 students training a total of 26,500 students by 2025. It now continues to expand its footprint with a strong focus on underserved and semi-urban communities.
