**Executive Summary:**
This document summarizes the Indian government's initiatives related to Industry 4.0 and youth skill development in Andhra Pradesh, particularly in Tirupati. It outlines programs like FutureSkills PRIME and NIELIT, efforts to boost electronic manufacturing, and the establishment of Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs). The information provided responds to questions raised in Lok Sabha regarding support and incentives for Industry 4.0 talent development and electronic equipment manufacturing in the region.
**Key Points / Main Content:**
* **FutureSkills PRIME Program:**
* Over 2.79 Lakh candidates enrolled nationwide.
* Aims to skill candidates in emerging technologies (AI, robotics, 3D printing, cybersecurity, etc.).
* **NIELIT Tirupati:**
* A center established by the government.
* Offers programs including AI, IoT, Data Engineering, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, Python Programming, Cloud Computing, Embedded Systems, and Drone Technology.
* **STPI Tirupati:**
* Provides services to local IT/ITeS industry and startups/entrepreneurs.
* Offers statutory services, incubation, HSDC, and VAPT.
* **Electronics Manufacturing Development:**
* Electronics production increased 6 times to reach 3.3 Lakh Cr.
* Mobile production increased 28 times to reach 5.5 Lakh Cr.
* Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme promotes manufacturing of components open to applicants from all states, including Andhra Pradesh.
* **Electronic Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) in Andhra Pradesh:**
* Four EMCs established:
* Cherivi, Satyavedu Mandal, Chittor District
* Vikruthamala Village, Yerpadu Mandal, Chittor District
* Renigunta and Yerpadu Mandal, Chittor District, Near Airport, Tirupati
* Kopparthy, Kadapa, YSR District
* Approximately Rs. 6,421 Cr investment committed by 62 companies, with a potential for 59,694 additional jobs.
* **Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE):**
* Established in 2021 at Visakhapatnam.
* Has supported 45 startups.
**Impact Analysis:**
**Youth in Tirupati and Andhra Pradesh:**
* *Impact:* Enhanced skill development opportunities in emerging technologies and increased employment prospects in the electronics manufacturing sector.
* *Action Required:* Participate in available programs (FutureSkills PRIME, NIELIT), seek opportunities in EMCs, and leverage STPI services for startups.
**Electronics and IT/ITeS Industry in Andhra Pradesh:**
* *Impact:* Access to skilled talent, potential for growth through government schemes (Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme), and opportunities for investment in EMCs.
* *Action Required:* Explore investment opportunities in EMCs, apply for benefits under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme, and utilize services offered by STPI.
**Startups and Entrepreneurs:**
* *Impact:* Access to incubation services, high-speed data communication, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing from STPI Tirupati, as well as support from the Kalpataru CoE in Visakhapatnam.
* *Action Required:* Engage with STPI and Kalpataru CoE to leverage available resources and support.
Key Entities Referenced
Industry 4.0: Refers to the fourth industrial revolution, characterized by automation, data exchange, and advanced technologies like AI and IoT.
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh: A city in Andhra Pradesh, India, which is the focus of skill development and electronics manufacturing initiatives.
FutureSkills PRIME: A program by Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) aimed at skilling candidates in emerging technologies.
NASSCOM: Industry association partnering with MeitY for the FutureSkills PRIME program.
National Institute of Electronics Information Technology NIELIT: An organization that has established a center in Tirupati offering programs in AI, IoT, and other technologies.
Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme: A Government scheme to promote manufacturing of electronic components in India.
Electronics Manufacturing Clusters EMCs: Government established industrial parks in Andhra Pradesh dedicated for electronics manufacturing.
Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship CoE: A center established at Visakhapatnam to support startups in Industry 4.0.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1653
TO BE ANSWERED ON: 30.07.2025
INDUSTRY 4.0 AND YOUTH SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN TIRUPATI
1653. SHRI MADDILA GURUMOORTHY:
Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:
(a) whether any Industry 4.0-focused programmes has been launched in Andhra Pradesh under the
Union Budget 2025–26 to develop high-end skills in emerging technologies;
(b) whether any institutions in Tirupati—such as Indian Institutes of Science Education and
Research (IISER), SV University or skill development centres have been selected for Industry 4.0
talent development or electronic equipment manufacturing initiatives;
(c) whether the domestic electronic equipment industry in Andhra Pradesh has been given support
or incentives to promote employment for youth in districts like Tirupati;
(d) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons for the lack of inclusion; and
(e) whether targeted support will be extended to ensure Tirupati’s youth benefit from national
Industry 4.0 and digital manufacturing opportunities?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (e): Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has enrolled more than 2.79 Lakh candidate
under the FutureSkills PRIME program. The program is being run in association with industry
association NASSCOM. It aims to skill candidate in emerging technologies such as AI, robotics,
3D printing, cybersecurity, etc.
Government has recently established a centre of National Institute of Electronics & Information
Technology (NIELIT) at Tirupati. NIELIT Tirupati currently offers programs including AI, IoT,
Data Engineering, 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, Python Programming, Cloud
Computing, Embedded Systems, and Drone Technology.
STPI centre in Tirupati is providing services to local IT/ITeS industry and startups/entrepreneurs
by offering statutory services, incubation services, High Speed Data Communication (HSDC)
services, Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing (VAPT), etc.
In the last 11 years, Government has undertaken consistent measures to develop electronics
manufacturing in India. As a result, electronics production has increased 6 times to reach 3.3 Lakh
Cr and mobile production has increased 28 times to reach 5.5 Lakh Cr. India has emerged as an
important global electronics manufacturing hub.To further deepen electronics manufacturing, Government has launched Electronics Components
Manufacturing Scheme. It promotes manufacturing of components such as resistors, capacitors,
inductors, printed circuit boards, sub-assemblies, electro-mechanicals, etc. The scheme is open to
the applicants from all states including Andhra Pradesh.
Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs): Government of India has established four (4)
EMCs in Andhra Pradesh:
i. Village-Cherivi, Satyavedu Mandal, Chittor District
ii. Vikruthamala Village, Yerpadu Mandal, Chittor District
iii. Renigunta and Yerpadu Mandal, Chittor District, Near Airport, Tirupati
iv. Kopparthy, Kadapa, YSR District
Around 62 companies have committed to make an investment of approximately Rs. 6,421 Cr with
a potential for additional employment of 59,694.
Government has established the Kalpataru Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) on Industry 4.0 in
2021 at Visakhapatnam. So far, Kalpataru CoE has supported 45 start-ups.
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