Empowering the Indian Manufacturing Sector Talent
Skilling is a simple word but has a profound impact on individuals and the nation at large. Recognizing that there exists a skill gap is step one towards progress and the Indian Government identified this in the year 2015, with a broad vision to skill close to half a billion Indians in different industry related skill sets and technology.
What started then, has taken roots in multiple skill development initiatives by various State Governments and industry leaders.
One such initiative, is a vision by Industry leaders, Tata Technologies Ltd (TTL) working alongside with several State Governments to enrich the quality of education delivered in vocational trades in the Government Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), within the state.
ITI’s have been imparting vocational training to students for many decades now, and some of the popular trades are those of fitter, electrician, lathe operator, plumber etc. However, TTL, along with a consortium of global leaders in manufacturing technology - such as Mastercam, amongst others are introducing CAD/CAM, CNC Machining, 3D Printing, Robotics, IoT and various other advanced trades in these ITIs, by means of upgrading infrastructure, equipment, curriculum and courses.
Karnataka was the first state to embrace this project in 2021, following which TTL along with Global Technology Leaders like Mastercam and others, offered the latest, future-ready and industrial versions of software and products to 150 ITIs, following the MoU signed between the Government of Karnataka and TTL.
The consortium led by TTL has demonstrated total commitment to the initiative by completing delivery & installation of majority of the deliverables to the 150 Government ITIs within a year. Each consortium member has been identified by TTL as leaders of their respective fields and also who have demonstrated dedication and total commitment towards success of the Skill India Mission. The consortium partners are providing their Industrial versions of equipment and technology to these ITIs. This will ensure that the ITI students will learn on concurrent and relevant technology, with a view to being industry ready, upon completion of their course.
On this note, Vineet Seth, Managing Director - India, South Asia & Middle East -Mastercam India Pvt Ltd said, “I am delighted to confirm that Bihar became the second state in India to sign the MoU with TTL along with 20+ other Global Technology Leaders, including Mastercam, on the 31st of January 2022.”
The MoU was signed in Patna, in the august presence of the Honourable Minister for Labour Resources, Government of Bihar, Shri Jibesh Kumar. As part of this initiative, 149 state owned ITIs will be upgraded to the latest infrastructure, technology, equipment, and curriculum.
Tens of thousands of trained manpower, in various manufacturing practices will be industry ready – armed with concurrent technology and knowledge, from these ITIs, each year. In line with our nation’s ambition to increasing the share of manufacturing in our GDP, this trained manpower availability is definitely going to boost productivity and quality.
Taking pride on Mastercam being the key contributor to the vision and initiatives, led by TTL, Seth shared, “To help these ITI students have access to better jobs, while also helping industry get access to trained and work-ready manpower, Mastercam is offering the latest versions of its CAD/CAM software, courseware, and knowledge.”
Bihar and Karnataka are shining examples of progress, resourcefulness and thought leadership. India has taken a positive and decisive step forward in making the country a manufacturing powerhouse.
Image Source: Mastercam India Pvt Ltd
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