Partnership will develop industry-aligned training, certification and workforce programmes across emerging electronics and technology sectors.
ESSCI and NIELIT Partner on Emerging Technology Skills
New Delhi: 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 emerging 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.
The collaboration is aimed at supporting the development of a job-ready talent pool for India’s electronics and emerging technology sectors.
Industry-Aligned Skilling and Qualifications
As a Central Council with industry interfaces, ESSCI will work to strengthen the connection between industry requirements and the skills provided to students, professionals and young jobseekers.
Under the partnership, ESSCI will contribute industry-relevant Standards and Qualifications while supporting alignment with the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) and Skill India requirements.
Semiconductor and emerging technology skilling will be a major area of collaboration.
NIELIT’s virtual laboratories will be leveraged for fresher skilling and upskilling in semiconductor technologies and new-age areas such as AI, IoT and drone technology.
The two organisations also intend to work towards developing advanced laboratories, Centres of Excellence and industry-oriented training facilities.
Focus on Semiconductor and New-Age Technology Training
The collaboration will support training and certification programmes designed around evolving technology requirements.
The areas covered under the partnership include:
- Semiconductors
- Artificial Intelligence
- Internet of Things
- Drone technology
- Embedded systems
- Industry 4.0
- Cybersecurity
- Electric vehicle electronics
The initiative will combine NIELIT’s training infrastructure and virtual laboratory capabilities with ESSCI’s industry ecosystem and sector-specific qualifications.
Industry Exposure Through Apprenticeships and Placements
The MoU will also facilitate apprenticeships, internships, industrial visits, placements and other industry engagement opportunities.
ESSCI will leverage its industry network to support participation from companies and other stakeholders in collaborative skill-development initiatives.
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.”
Joint Courses, Certifications and Faculty Development
ESSCI and NIELIT will jointly work on developing new courses, certifications and competency frameworks.
The partnership will also cover:
- Training of Trainers programmes
- Training of Assessors programmes
- Faculty development programmes
- Technical workshops
- Awareness initiatives
- Joint research
- Workforce studies
- Knowledge sharing
- Industry-academia collaboration
These activities will support the identification of emerging skill requirements and help align training programmes with changing industry needs.
Building a Future-Ready Technology Workforce
Through the MoU, ESSCI and NIELIT will combine industry engagement, training infrastructure and emerging technology capabilities to expand opportunities for learners and professionals.
The partnership’s focus on semiconductors, AI, IoT, drones, embedded systems, Industry 4.0, cybersecurity and electric vehicle electronics reflects the growing demand for skills across India’s electronics and technology ecosystem.