On May 22, 2025, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw urged industry and academia to collaborate in building a future-ready workforce to support India’s manufacturing growth, aligning with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047. Speaking at a roundtable with industry leaders and academia, the Minister emphasized the need for talent development to drive sustainable manufacturing and innovation.
NAMTECH and the MET Platform
Fostering Industry-Academia Synergy
The roundtable highlighted the Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology (MET) Innovation School, an initiative by the New Age Makers Institute of Technology (NAMTECH). This platform aims to address the talent gap in Industry 4.0 technologies, preparing a skilled workforce for emerging sectors like semiconductors, smart manufacturing, and robotics. Shri Vaishnaw welcomed a delegation from MIT, noting its role in mentoring NAMTECH to become a world-class institute for advanced manufacturing.
MoU with Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya
Collaborating for Innovation
A significant highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on May 22, 2025, between NAMTECH and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara. Signed in the presence of Prof. Manoj Choudhary, Vice Chancellor of GSV, the MoU aims to foster collaboration in smart manufacturing, transportation systems, and logistics innovation, aligning with national priorities for skilling and infrastructure development.
Government’s Vision for Viksit Bharat
Driving Manufacturing and Technology
The initiative is supported by flagship programs such as Digital India, Skill India, National Manufacturing Mission, and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes. The government has launched missions like the India Semiconductor Mission, AI Mission, National Robotics Strategy, Mobility Manufacturing Mission, and National Hydrogen Mission to advance technology adoption. The National Education Policy 2020 further emphasizes integrating vocational and digital education to create a holistic skilling ecosystem.
Industry-Aligned Skilling Frameworks
Bridging the Skill Gap
Shri Vaishnaw highlighted frameworks like the Skill India Digital Hub, ITI Upgradation Scheme, Chip to Startup, and National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), which focus on industry-aligned skilling. He cited the success of the Gati Shakti platform, where companies co-create job-ready curriculums through knowledge-sharing, urging stakeholders to replicate this model for day-one employability.
Below is a summary of the key initiatives discussed:
| Initiative | Details |
|---|---|
| Event Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Key Platform | NAMTECH MET Innovation School |
| MoU Signed | NAMTECH and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, Vadodara |
| Focus Areas | Smart Manufacturing, Transportation, Logistics Innovation |
| Government Missions | India Semiconductor Mission, AI Mission, National Robotics Strategy |
| Skilling Frameworks | Skill India Digital Hub, NAPS, Chip to Startup |
Industry and Global Partnerships
Collaborating for Success
NAMTECH has also signed MoUs with industry leaders like Siemens India, Analog Devices Inc, and Applied Materials Inc to develop laboratories, training centers, and scholarships in priority sectors. These partnerships, combined with MIT’s mentorship, aim to drive innovation and create a skilled workforce for India’s manufacturing ecosystem, aligning with the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Key Highlights
- Roundtable on May 22, 2025, led by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw to build a future-ready workforce.
- NAMTECH MET Innovation School launched to address Industry 4.0 talent gaps.
- MoU signed between NAMTECH and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya for smart manufacturing and logistics.
- Supported by missions like India Semiconductor Mission and Skill India.
- Emphasis on industry-academia synergy for day-one employability.
- Aligns with PM Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision for global manufacturing leadership.