In a move aimed at creating a job-ready talent pool for India’s fast-growing electronics and emerging technology sectors, the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI) and the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand industry-aligned skilling in semiconductors and new-age technologies.
The partnership will focus on developing and delivering training and certification programmes in areas including semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), drones, embedded systems, Industry 4.0, cybersecurity and electric vehicle electronics.
As a Central Council with industry interfaces, ESSCI aims to strengthen the link between industry demand and the skills being imparted to students, professionals and young jobseekers through this collab. The Council will contribute industry-relevant Standards & Qualifications while supporting alignment with the National Skills Qualification Framework and Skill India requirements.
Semiconductor and emerging technology skilling will be a major focus. Under the partnership, NIELIT’s virtual laboratories will be leveraged for fresher skilling and upskilling in semiconductors and new-age areas such as AI, IoT and drone technology, The two organisations intend to work towards development of advanced laboratories, Centres of Excellence and industry-oriented training facilities.
Madhvendra Singh, CEO, ESSCI, said: “India’s ambitions in electronics and semiconductors require a strong pipeline of skilled professionals who are ready for rapidly changing technologies. This partnership with NIELIT will help us take industry-led skilling deeper, while creating stronger opportunities for learners to gain relevant skills and industry exposure.”
The MoU will also facilitate apprenticeships, internships, industrial visits, placements and other industry engagement opportunities. ESSCI will leverage its industry ecosystem to support participation from companies and other stakeholders in collaborative skill development initiatives.
The two organisations will jointly develop new courses, certifications and competency frameworks, besides conducting Training of Trainers, Training of Assessors, faculty development programmes, workshops and awareness initiatives. The partnership will further support joint research, workforce studies, knowledge sharing and industry-academia collaboration to identify emerging skill requirements.
