The nodal agency under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi. The MoU was signed by Ved Mani Tiwari, Chief Operating Officer, and Officiating CEO, NSDC, and Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi in New Delhi.
The collaboration aims to introduce effective digital courses in emerging technologies such as data science, big data analytics, among others, expanding the reach of quality learning and skilling, along with immersive hands-on learning opportunities. They will design and conceptualize the program and set up Centres of Excellence to help develop entrepreneurial spirit and culture among Indian youth towards realizing the larger vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat as well as building the capacity of teachers, trainers, and grassroots leaders. New models of training methodology will be jointly created to make cutting-edge learning opportunities more accessible, leading to enhanced employability.
IIT Mandi will facilitate the design and delivery of digital learning modules for the targeted candidate profiles. The institute will be involved in quality implementation of live classes through a robust framework and also contribute towards the capacity building of grassroots leaders, including teachers in the field of education and skilling in the country.
