Bengaluru, Bridging the gap between academia and industry, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday in Bengaluru.
According to NSDC, the partnership aims to establish central skill centers in 150 VTU-affiliated universities and establish centers of excellence in selected engineering colleges.
The idea is to enroll around 240 students from each university in the Future Skills program of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna, the flagship program of Skill India Mission.
Speaking at the event, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and NSDC International, said that three years ago, when NSDC was started, the idea was to remove the disconnect between vocational and general education.
“Post-Covid, the way global companies hire has changed and a simple title is no longer the key,” he added.
According to him, the partnership between VTU and NSDC is very important as it will integrate advanced skills programs into the academic framework.
“This collaboration enhances the employability of India's youth while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. It allows them to lead in fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics, driving the future of technology and industry,” said Tiwari.
S Vidya Shankar, Vice-Chancellor, VTU, said that as part of the collaboration, VTU students will have the opportunity to participate in the 'hack to contract' hackathon where they will be able to tackle AI-based problem statements and compete for job opportunities with some of the most innovative in India. Opening.
"This partnership between NSDC and VTU marks a transformative step towards a more integrated and skill-oriented education system, setting a new benchmark for higher education and workforce preparation in India," Shankar added.
NSDC, a public-private partnership company, working under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, is tasked with creating a skill ecosystem in the country. It supports ventures, startups, companies and organizations that are creating an impact by offering a world of opportunities in futuristic skills to the potential workforce.
According to NSDC, the partnership aims to establish central skill centers in 150 VTU-affiliated universities and establish centers of excellence in selected engineering colleges.
The idea is to enroll around 240 students from each university in the Future Skills program of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna, the flagship program of Skill India Mission.
Speaking at the event, Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and NSDC International, said that three years ago, when NSDC was started, the idea was to remove the disconnect between vocational and general education.
“Post-Covid, the way global companies hire has changed and a simple title is no longer the key,” he added.
According to him, the partnership between VTU and NSDC is very important as it will integrate advanced skills programs into the academic framework.
“This collaboration enhances the employability of India's youth while fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. It allows them to lead in fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and robotics, driving the future of technology and industry,” said Tiwari.
S Vidya Shankar, Vice-Chancellor, VTU, said that as part of the collaboration, VTU students will have the opportunity to participate in the 'hack to contract' hackathon where they will be able to tackle AI-based problem statements and compete for job opportunities with some of the most innovative in India. Opening.
"This partnership between NSDC and VTU marks a transformative step towards a more integrated and skill-oriented education system, setting a new benchmark for higher education and workforce preparation in India," Shankar added.
NSDC, a public-private partnership company, working under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, is tasked with creating a skill ecosystem in the country. It supports ventures, startups, companies and organizations that are creating an impact by offering a world of opportunities in futuristic skills to the potential workforce.
