Aimed at ITI, diploma, and college students across Tier-1 to Tier-3 cities, the centre will provide hands-on training and access to advanced labs like the 45 MW Solar PV Manufacturing Line and the ATMP Semiconductor Packaging Line.
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary on Monday launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) – jointly set up by National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) – at Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
The CoE will be equipped with advanced manufacturing capabilities labs that provide specialised training. It will offer over 40 online and hybrid courses in sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, renewable and non-renewable energy, digital edge, smart manufacturing, and more. A Memorandum of Association (MoA) was signed earlier this month between NSDC and PDEU in this regard.
These courses will cater to ITI, Diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate students. The curriculum is designed to equip learners from Tier-1, Tier-2 and Tier-3 institutes with hands-on experience in niche manufacturing skill sets across critical sectors, including energy, health, water and food. Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC and MD of NSDC International, said, “At NSDC, our core mission is to make youth employable, and this collaboration will strengthen the skilling ecosystem. This collaboration will support the development of training infrastructure in smart manufacturing, along with Centres of Excellence focused on automotive, EV charging, renewable energy, and semiconductors. Training in the semiconductor domain is already underway, paving the way for youth to gain practical exposure in high-demand, future-oriented fields. Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the NSDC is placing a strong emphasis on global certification programmes that enable Indian students to access world-class skills and compete confidently in the international job market. We are dedicated to making India’s youth employable, entrepreneurial, and future-ready.
This CoE will serve as a hub for hands-on learning, R&D, and real-time industry engagement in semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, embedded systems, and VLSI design, directly addressing the talent needs of these sectors. It will be a crucible for developing specialised skills aligned with the national priorities of sustainable development and energy security.
NSDC will play a key role in the smooth functioning of the CoE and the seamless delivery of programmes to students. It will periodically monitor project progress to ensure students receive quality training and are prepared for future job roles. PDEU will empower students with industry-standard manufacturing lines, including the “45 MW Solar PV Manufacturing Line” and the ATMP Semiconductor Packaging Line.
Published on April 21, 2025
