The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has partnered with Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) to establish a state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence for Skill Development, formalised through anMoU at the Startup Mahakumbh in New Delhi. This strategic alliance aims to impart hands-on training across vital sectors such as energy, health, water, and food, with a strong focus on manufacturing skills and emerging technologies.
With over 40 online and hybrid courses, the Centre will train students from ITI to postgraduate levels in areas including VLSI Design, AI, Robotics, IoT, Cloud Computing, and Blockchain. A dedicated ATMP Semiconductor Packaging Centre will offer in-depth training in back-end packaging and encapsulation, fostering industry-ready talent. NSDC CEO Ved Mani Tiwari emphasized the initiative’s alignment with Make-in-India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, while PDEU’s Dr. S. Sundar Manoharan highlighted experiential learning now integrated into academic credits under the National Credit Framework.
In Guwahati, education institutions and industry stakeholders see this as a catalyst for regional skilling in electronics and renewable energy. The model is expected to boost demand for certified talent in Assam’s fast-evolving tech ecosystem, especially in the Guwahati market where interest in semiconductor and solar manufacturing is on the rise. A jointly owned Section 8 company will manage the CoE, ensuring scalability and long-term impact aligned with key Sustainable Development Goals.
