New Delhi, April 25, 2025:
In a significant move towards advancing the Digital India mission, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with eight leading organizations at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.
In a significant move towards advancing the Digital India mission, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with eight leading organizations at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.
The ceremony, graced by the esteemed presence of S Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), marks a major step towards strategic collaborations aimed at building a stronger digital ecosystem across the nation.
According to a release by the Ministry of Electronics and IT, the organizations that partnered with NIELIT through the MoUs include:
- Semi Conductor Laboratory (SCL)
- ERNET India
- National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE)
- Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- SKYROOT Aerospace
- Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR)
- Kyndryl India
These partnerships are set to boost education, skilling, research, and innovation in the fields of Electronics, Information Technology, and emerging technologies. Areas of collaboration include joint research projects, curriculum development, capacity building, training programs, and support for new innovations.
Speaking on the occasion, S Krishnan emphasized the critical importance of these collaborations, stating,
"This is a strategic convergence of academia, industry, and government institutions to foster a robust digital ecosystem and develop a future-ready workforce. Collaborative efforts like these are essential to shaping a digitally empowered society and a thriving knowledge economy."
He also commended the leadership of Dr. MM Tripathi, Director General, NIELIT, and his team for their efforts in strengthening the bridge between industry needs and academic outcomes through high-quality, practical education and training.
The event was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including:
- Ms. Preeti Nath, Economic Adviser, MeitY
- Dr. M. M. Tripathi, Director General, NIELIT
- Ms. Tulika Pandey, Scientist G & Group Coordinator, MeitY
- Dr. Kamaljeet Singh, Director General, SCL
- Sh. Sanjeev Bansal, Director General, ERNET India
- Ms. Girija Mukund, Director, CSR & ESG, Kyndryl India
- Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan, Dean & Director, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
- Dr. CV S Kiran, Vice President, Skyroot Aerospace
- Dr. Prof. Mohammad Rihan, Director General, NISE
- Dr. Narsi Reddy, Director, Heartfulness Institute
About NIELIT:
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous body under MeitY, Government of India. Dedicated to promoting education, training, and research in Electronics, IT, and emerging technologies, NIELIT plays a pivotal role in developing skilled manpower for India's growing digital economy.
With 56 own centers, a network of over 700 Accredited Training Partners, and more than 9,000 facilitation centers across India, NIELIT is also recognized as a National Examination Body for accrediting institutions and organizations conducting non-formal sector training programs.