**Executive Summary**
The Union Minister of State, Shri Jitin Prasada, addressed the "Technology and Skill Development Conference" held on December 21, 2025, in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. The conference, which he attended as Chief Guest, focused on promoting technology-based skill development, innovation, and entrepreneurship among youth. He emphasized the vital role of NIELIT in advancing technical education and skill development in remote areas.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Conference Objectives:**
* Promote technology-based skill development among youth.
* Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship.
* **NIELIT's Role:**
* Acts as a bridge between policy formulation and implementation.
* Plays a vital role in delivering advanced technical education to remote areas.
* Aligning skill development with industry requirements to promote India's global technological leadership.
* **Emerging Technologies:**
* Drone technology, IoT, and cybersecurity are crucial for new employment opportunities.
* **IoT Laboratory:**
* A state-of-the-art IoT Laboratory inaugurated at NIELIT Pilibhit.
* Provides hands-on, industry-oriented training to students.
* Offers practical exposure to smart sensors, embedded systems, automation, and real-time IoT applications.
* **Cyber Security Workshop:**
* Experts discussed cybercrime awareness, digital fraud prevention, data privacy, and cyber threats.
* Beneficial for students, teachers, government officials, and citizens.
* **Exhibition:**
* Startup companies showcased drone-based solutions for various sectors, including agriculture, disaster management, and logistics.
* **NIELIT Information:**
* Autonomous scientific institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
* Presence through 56 NIELIT centres and over 750 accredited institutes.
* Accorded the status of a “Deemed to be University”.
**Impact Analysis**
**Youth:**
* **Impact:** Enhanced skill development opportunities, particularly in technology-related fields, leading to increased employability and potential for entrepreneurship. Exposure to new technologies and real-world applications.
* **Action Required:** Participate in skill development programs and workshops offered by NIELIT and related institutions. Utilize the resources and training provided to develop expertise in emerging technologies.
**NIELIT:**
* **Impact:** Reinforced role as a key player in advancing technical education and skill development in remote areas, contributing to the Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Newly established IoT lab strengthening hands-on training capabilities.
* **Action Required:** Continue to strengthen digital and technological ecosystems, offering quality training and skill development programs. Expand reach and offerings to meet the evolving needs of the IT sector.
**Local Communities (Pilibhit and surrounding regions):**
* **Impact:** Improved access to technical education and skill development opportunities, promoting local innovation and entrepreneurship.
* **Action Required:** Take advantage of the educational opportunities and skill development initiatives being offered by NIELIT and other institutions in the region. Actively participate in workshops, exhibitions, and training programs to enhance technological knowledge and skills.
**Startup Companies (especially Drone Technology):**
* **Impact:** Platform to showcase innovative solutions, gain visibility, and potentially attract investment. Increased awareness and adoption of their technologies.
* **Action Required:** Engage with participants and stakeholders to promote solutions and identify potential collaborations. Capitalize on opportunities to expand market reach and adoption of drone technology.
**Government Officials/Policymakers:**
* **Impact:** Increased awareness of the role of NIELIT and emerging technologies in promoting skill development and driving economic growth.
* **Action Required:** Support initiatives that strengthen NIELIT's capabilities and promote adoption of emerging technologies. Foster collaborations between academia, industry, and government to create a vibrant technological ecosystem.
Key Entities Referenced
NIELIT: The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, involved in skill development and digital empowerment.
Ministry of Electronics & IT: The primary government body overseeing initiatives related to electronics, information technology, and skill development.
Digital India: A government initiative promoting digital transformation.
Atmanirbhar Bharat: A government initiative focused on self-reliance.
Uttar Pradesh: Location of the 'Technology and Skill Development Conference' held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee NIELIT Extension Centre campus in Pilibhit.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Modern Technologies are playing a crucial role in
generating employment: Union Minister of State
Shri Jitin Prasada
Shri Jitin Prasada addresses the “Technology and Skill
Development Conference”, emphasizes NIELIT’s Role in
taking advanced technical education and skill development
to remote areas of the country
प्रव तथ: 22 DEC 2025 5:30PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin
Prasada, said that emerging technologies such as drone technology, Internet of Things (IoT) and
cybersecurity are playing a significant role in creating new employment opportunities. He was addressing
the “Technology and Skill Development Conference” held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee NIELIT Extension
Centre campus in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh on 21 December 2025. Shri Jitin Prasada attended the conference
as the Chief Guest. The objective of the conference was to promote technology-based skill development,
innovation, and entrepreneurship among youth.
Referring to the vision of Digital India and Atmanirbhar Bharat, the Minister of State said that institutions
like NIELIT are acting as a bridge between policy formulation and implementation, and are playing a vital
role in taking advanced technical education and skill development to remote and semi-urban areas of the
country. He also emphasized that skill development aligned with industry requirements will lead India
towards global leadership in technology.The conference was attended by Members of the Legislative Assembly, senior district and administrative
officials, representatives from academia and industry, startup entrepreneurs, and officials of NIELIT. A
large number of students, trainees, and local youth actively participated in the event.
A key attraction of the conference was the technology exhibition by startup companies working in the
field of Drone Technologies. These startups showcased innovative drone-based solutions for agriculture,
crop monitoring, pesticide spraying, land surveying, mapping, disaster management, surveillance, and
logistics. The exhibition provided participants with practical insights into real-world applications of drone
technology and demonstrated the growing role of startups in driving technological innovation.On this occasion, the Minister also inaugurated a state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT) Laboratory at
NIELIT Pilibhit. The newly established IoT Lab is aimed at providing hands-on, industry-oriented training
to students from Pilibhit and surrounding regions. The laboratory will enable learners to gain practical
exposure to smart sensors, embedded systems, automation, and real-time IoT applications, thereby
enhancing their employability and technical competence.
The IoT Laboratory is expected to play a significant role in bridging the gap between academia and
industry, promoting innovation-led learning, and encouraging entrepreneurship among local youth. The
initiative will also support startups and innovators by providing access to modern infrastructure and
technical guidance.
The conference also featured a special workshop on Cyber Security, wherein experts deliberated on topics
such as cybercrime awareness, prevention of digital fraud, data privacy, safe use of the internet, and
emerging cyber threats. The workshop proved highly informative and beneficial for students, teachers,
government officials, and citizens, enhancing awareness about secure and responsible digital practices.
In addition, technical sessions, interactive discussions, and awareness programs were organized to
disseminate information on emerging technologies, government skill development initiatives, and
opportunities in the electronics and IT sector.
The Technology and Skill Development Conference concluded with a reaffirmation of NIELIT’s
commitment to strengthening the digital and technological ecosystem in rural and semi-urban regions and
empowering youth through skill development, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
About NIELIT
The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an autonomous scientific
institution under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, playing a
leading role in skill development and digital empowerment.
With a wide presence through 56 NIELIT centres, over 750 accredited institutes, and more than 8,500
facilitation centres, NIELIT has imparted skills and certified millions of students in emerging technologies
in the fields of Electronics and ICT.
NIELIT has been accorded the status of a “Deemed to be University” under the distinct category by the
Ministry of Education. Its main campus is located in Ropar (Punjab), with eleven constituent campuses at
Aizawl, Agartala, Aurangabad, Calicut, Gorakhpur, Imphal, Itanagar, Ajmer (Kekri), Kohima, Patna, and
Srinagar. The objective of NIELIT is to bring transformative changes in higher education in the field of
Electronics and Information & Communication Technology through the use of digital technologies.
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