New Delhi: In a significant move to strengthen India’s digital ecosystem, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with eight prominent organizations during a ceremony held at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi. The event was graced by S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), underscoring the importance of strategic collaboration in advancing the Digital India mission.
The organizations partnering with NIELIT 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), and Kyndryl India.
These partnerships are aimed at driving excellence in education, skilling, research, and innovation across Electronics and Information Technology sectors. The collaboration will focus on joint research projects, curriculum development, capacity building, skilling programs, and the promotion of emerging technologies.
Speaking on the occasion, S. Krishnan highlighted the significance of such synergies, 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 lauded the leadership of Dr. M. M. Tripathi, Director General of NIELIT, and his team for their tireless efforts in bridging the gap between industry needs and academic outcomes through practical education and high-quality skilling initiatives.
The MoU signing ceremony witnessed the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Preeti Nath, Economic Adviser, MeitY; Tulika Pandey, Scientist G & Group Coordinator, MeitY; Dr. Kamaljeet Singh, DG, SCL; Sanjeev Bansal, DG, ERNET India; Girija Mukund, Director CSR & ESG, Kyndryl India; Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan, Dean & Director, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Dr. C.V.S. Kiran, VP, Skyroot Aerospace; Dr. Prof. Mohammad Rihan, DG, NISE; and Dr. Narsi Reddy, Director, Heartfulness Institute.
These collaborations are set to play a crucial role in creating new opportunities for innovation and ensuring India remains at the forefront of the global digital revolution.
