The Consortium for Technical Education (CTE) and the Uttar Pradesh government’s Department of Technical Education (DTE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote awareness, enhance employability skills, and encourage innovation in information technology and cybersecurity. The MoU outlines the framework for both parties to collaborate to enhance Uttar Pradesh’s socioeconomic development through IT education and digital skill training initiatives.
As part of this partnership, CTE will undertake various activities, including setting up and operating a “Centre of Excellence” in IT and Cybersecurity, designing courses and curriculum by industry subject experts accompanied by interactive video-based courses, virtual labs and hands-on workshops, deploying industrial experienced instructors at CoE, providing joint certification, arranging optional industry certification, conducting faculty development programmes, and offering internship opportunities.
The Consortium for Technical Education is dedicated to addressing the knowledge gap between academics and industry. The platform aims to propagate knowledge, promote R&D projects, and foster product-oriented entrepreneurship in India. It provides its member institutions with a wide range of educational resources, including video-based training courses, instructor-led training programmes, certification programmes, domain experts’ seminars and webinars, international workshops, hands-on training, faculty development programmes, and cutting-edge software products.
Highlighting its commitment to skill development, the Director of CTE, K. A. Alagarsamy, said:
We are delighted to collaborate with DTE to steer digital awareness strategies and cultivate research and innovations in the Information Technology and Cybersecurity arena. Our joint efforts will empower participants with industry-relevant skills and contribute to the nation’s competitiveness and economic growth.
Sairaman Srinivasan, Chief Strategy Officer of CTE, also emphasized the importance of the collaboration, saying:
This MoU underscores our shared commitment to driving socioeconomic development through education and innovation. By working together, we can make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and contribute to the growth of the IT and Cybersecurity sectors in our Country.
The Department of Technical Education strategically plans, coordinates, and promotes the advancement of technical education in Uttar Pradesh. The department offers degree and certificate programmes and strives to provide standardized technical education at the graduate/postgraduate and diploma levels.
Devaraj, IAS, Principal Secretary, Government of Uttar Pradesh, expressed optimism about the collaboration:
This partnership between DTE and CTE enhances skills in emerging technologies in IT and Cybersecurity. By leveraging the expertise of both parties, we aim to create a dynamic workforce and foster innovation in Uttar Pradesh.
In this era of fast scientific and technological advancements, DTE plays an essential role in moulding the future by developing qualified individuals and encouraging innovation. Its dedication to excellence ensures that Uttar Pradesh remains at the forefront of technical education, propelling socioeconomic development and prosperity.
