In a big step towards strengthening the Digital India initiative, the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with eight leading organizations on April 25, 2025, at Electronics Niketan, New Delhi.
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by Sh. S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), along with several other key dignitaries.
NIELIT has partnered with Semi-Conductor Laboratory (SCL), ERNET India, National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Skyroot Aerospace, Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), Kyndryl India, and the Heartfulness Institute.
These collaborations aim to boost education, skilling, research, and innovation in electronics, IT, and emerging technologies. They will work together on joint research projects, curriculum development, capacity building, training programs, and promoting innovation.
Speaking at the event, Sh. S. Krishnan emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, and government institutions. “Such partnerships are vital for creating a strong digital ecosystem and preparing a future-ready workforce,” he said. He also praised Dr. M. M. Tripathi, Director General of NIELIT, for his leadership in building these partnerships.
The ceremony was also attended by Ms. Preeti Nath, Economic Adviser, MeitY; Ms. Tulika Pandey, Scientist G & Group Coordinator, MeitY; Dr. Kamaljeet Singh, DG, SCL; Sh. Sanjeev Bansal, DG, ERNET India; Ms. Girija Mukund, Director CSR & ESG, Kyndryl India; Dr. Krishnashree Achuthan, Dean & Director, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham; Dr. C. V. S. Kiran, VP, Skyroot Aerospace; Dr. Prof. Mohammad Rihan, DG, NISE; and Dr. Narsi Reddy, Director, Heartfulness Institute.
About NIELIT:
NIELIT is an autonomous body under MeitY, Government of India, working to promote education, training, and research in Electronics, IT, and new technologies. With a wide network across the country, NIELIT plays a key role in developing skilled professionals for India’s growing digital economy.
