Tata, NIELIT Kohima Partner to Build Semiconductor Skills in Nagaland

• Tata Electronics and NIELIT strengthen semiconductor ATMP training ecosystem.
• Partnership creates industry-recognized curricula, certifications, and practical training.
• Initiative equips Northeast youth for jobs at Assam semiconductor facility.

Tata Electronics, a significant entity in the electronics and semiconductor manufacturing industry, has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kohima branch of the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT), which operates under the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India.

A statement from Tata Electronics indicates that this MOU targets skilling programs in the semiconductor assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) industry. This partnership seeks to enhance the semiconductor training ecosystem in India and tackle the skill deficit in the local semiconductor sector.

Through this collaboration, Tata Electronics and NIELIT Kohima will work together to create industry-recognized training programs and curricula, along with course materials and certifications, to prepare Indian youth with the skills needed for employment in semiconductor ATMP and related fields.

Furthermore, Tata Electronics will provide practical experience for students via internships and vocational training to prepare them for the industry. The partnership aims to strategically empower the youth of Northeast India and the wider Northeast region, allowing them to take part in India's semiconductor growth narrative.

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Tata Electronics is establishing a semiconductor assembly and testing plant in Jagiroad, Assam. This facility is anticipated to generate approximately 27,000 job opportunities, with 15,000 being direct positions. Tata Electronics' collaboration with NIELIT will equip the youth of Northeast India with essential skills for the semiconductor sector, benefiting not only its facility in Assam but also other regions of India.

Speaking about the MoU, Dr Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD, Tata Electronics, said, "The Government of India has envisioned the establishment of a self-sufficient electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India. To build a strong semiconductor industry and for India to become a key player in the global semiconductor value chain, talent is one of the fundamental requirements."