Imphal among 12 NIELIT centres inaugurated
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, January 03 2025: Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Union Minister of Electron -ics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Assam chief minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma jointly inaugurated National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), deemed to be university, at 12 locations including Imphal centre among the five locations in North Eastern states on Friday at Guwahati.

In a release, NIELIT, Imphal deputy director (Admin) L Opendro Singh informed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also signed between NIELIT and Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) to collaboratively enhance the semiconductor skilling ecosystem in India.

The MoU was signed by NIELIT director general Dr MM Tripathi, and TEPL GEO & MD Dr Randhir Thakur.

The partnership aims to establish skill centres, develop diploma and certification programs, and conduct workshops in Semiconductor ATMP (Assembly, Testing, Marking, and Packaging) technologies.

'TSAT' will offer technical expertise and internship opportunities, while NIELIT will focus on education, training, and outreach.

Both organisations will also jointly pursue research and funding initiatives, with a special emphasis on creating opportunities in the northeast region of India, it added.

At the event, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav emphasised bn the government's commitment to transforming India into a leading hub for semiconductor manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence, cyber security, and Industry 4.0 .

Assam chief minister Dr Himanta reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a future where the entire world will rely on semiconductor chips that are "Made in India" and "Made in Assam" .

He emphasised the significant potential for the semiconductor industry to thrive in the region, highlighting the necessity for a skilled workforce and trained manpower to support this growing sector.

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