Government to establish centre of excellence in Al, Robotics and IoT in Maharashtra

The government has announced that it will establish a Centre of Excellence (CoE) in artificial intelligence (Al), robotics, internet of things (IoT), Industry 4.0, 3D printing and allied technologies in Maharashtra. For this, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed for capacity training and R&D centers at Government Polytechnic and Government Engineering college in the state.
As per the announcement by the IT ministry, the initiative is expected to create opportunities for students, providing them with the necessary skills and job placements to succeed in the rapidly evolving technological landscape.
The MoU was signed between National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Government of Maharashtra through its Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education at New Delhi.
"The collaboration between NIELIT and the Government of Maharashtra will ensure that students receive practical education, tailored to the current needs of the industry," said Ashwini Vaishnaw, union IT minister, while addressing a gathering.

Vaishnaw added that this effort will be extended to other states, focusing particularly on Polytechnic institutions, ITIs, and the newly established university in the state.
"This is an exciting opportunity for our youth, especially in the IT industry," the minister added.
Minister Vaishnaw highlighted the initiative by State Minister for Higher and Technical Education, Chandrakant Patil, in recognising the industrial strength and the need for equipping its youth with relevant skills in today's economy.
"The industrial strength of Maharashtra, which has a 150-200 year-old industrial base, is combined with the technical education necessary for today's youth. This framework aligns perfectly with the National Education Policy by focusing on practical and technical education," IT minister added.