Skill India partners with Samsung to upskill youth in future technologies

There is no deficit of talent in New India but a rise in demand for Skilled Indians globally, says Chandrasekhar

The Electronics Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Samsung India today, for a skilling initiative that aims to empower the youth with industry relevant skills in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data and Coding & Programming, in a bid to enhance their employability.

The programme, ‘Samsung Innovation Campus’ aims to upskill over 3,000 unemployed youth from 18-25 years of age in future technologies, in partnership with the government's Skill India initiative. 

The programme will be executed by ESSCI, which is a National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) entity through