New Delhi: To acknowledge the significant role played by women in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry, an event was organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, on January 27, 2024. S Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, joined by other officials including Dr. Madan Mohan Tripathi, DG, NIELIT, Dr. Abhilasha Gaur, CEO, ESSCI, Girija Vedi, SVP, VVDN, and Subhanshu Tiwari, ED, NIELIT.
Over 250 women workers from prominent electronic manufacturing companies, including Samsung, Wistron, Dixon, Pegatron, and VVDN, participated in the Republic Day celebrations. Their presence at the parade underscored the government’s commitment to recognizing and honouring the contribution of women in the workforce.
Addressing the participants during the event, Secretary MeitY, S. Krishnan, emphasized, “Women exhibit a spectrum of qualities that significantly contribute to the success and dynamism of any industry.” He praised their consistent demonstration of reliability, integrity, and steadfast commitment, fostering a sense of dependability within the workplace.
Expressing their gratitude, the women workers mentioned feeling honored and privileged for the invitation to the Republic Day celebration at Kartavya Path. They appreciated Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for providing them an opportunity to showcase their achievements to the nation and expressed their overwhelming sentiments about the warm hospitality accorded to them.
As part of the event, NIELIT organized a special training workshop with experts from VVDN, ESSCI, and Microsoft India. The workshop aimed to enhance the skills and knowledge of the participants, contributing to the growth of the electronic manufacturing sector. The discussions focused on expanding the electronics manufacturing ecosystem, both in India and globally, and how upskilling and reskilling can broaden expertise and employability, addressing the talent gap in the sector.