<p>Professor Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), at the MoU signing ceremony. </p> — Professor Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman, National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), at the MoU signing ceremony.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) on Tuesday signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with as many as seven private companies for the upskilling, reskilling, placement opportunities, internship opportunities, and certification opportunities for the students to enhance their employability across different industry domains in India.

The MoU signing ceremony, held at AICTE headquarters in New Delhi, was graced by Prof. (Dr.) T G Sitharam, Chairman of AICTE, Professor Anil D Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of National Educational Technology Forum (NETF), and Dr. Buddha Chandrasekhar, Chief Coordinating Officer, National Educational Alliance for Technology (NEAT), AICTE. Also present on the occasion were representatives from ServiceNow Software Development India Pvt Ltd, Flive Consulting Pvt Ltd, Neer Info solutions Pvt Ltd, Medini Technologies, Predictive Analysis Solutions Pvt Ltd, Risesharp Technologies Pvt Ltd, and Acetians Technologies Pvt Ltd.

“It is critical that we provide our students with contemporary skills and more access to chances for professional advancement in order to ensure they are equipped for a world that is changing. Our partnership with these organisations aims to give students advanced instruction in cutting-edge ideas and methods as well as inspiration to investigate cutting-edge technologies that are customised to meet their requirements. We are reaffirming our commitment to helping students become technologically literate and upskilled, since these are critical to their success in the future,” said AICTE Chairman Prof. (Dr.) Sitharam. Prof. Sahasrabudhe expressed his enthusiasm for this ground breaking collaboration. “By bringing together important stakeholders to determine the future of education and, by extension, the nation, the National Educational Technology Forum exemplifies the spirit of collaborative action. With the combined knowledge and assets of these prestigious institutions, we are well-positioned to seize fresh chances and conquer obstacles in the field of education.” He also highlighted various digital initiatives taken by NETF.

According to Dr. Buddha, who is also the Chief Executive Officer, Anuvadini, the Al-based translation tool for Indian languages, developed by the AICTE, the initiative will prepare students “for a world that is changing”. He emphasised that it is essential that students receive updated skills training and increased access to professional development opportunities.

“By working together with these seven companies, we intend to provide students access to cutting-edge ideas and technology, encouraging them to engage with new tools that meet their needs. Through this collaboration, we hope to further enhance student’s tech literacy and skills, which will be critical to their success in the future,” Dr Buddha added.

The collaborative initiative aims to harness the power of technology to enhance learning experiences, foster innovation, and drive educational excellence across the nation. Together, the signatories of the MoUs will work towards shaping the future of education in the digital age, ensuring equitable access to quality education for all learners.

“ServiceNow is excited to partner with AICTE to equip engineering students with the skills needed to thrive in today’s digital economy. At ServiceNow, we believe digital transformation requires talent transformation and the RiseUp with ServiceNow program is designed to empower young engineers with job-ready capabilities. The MOU will enable AICTE affiliated institutes across India to build a pool of qualified talent that will drive the next wave of tech innovation in India,” said Nick Tzitzon, Chief Strategy and Corporate Affairs Officer at ServiceNow.