**Summary:**
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, addresses Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1656 regarding Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT). NIELIT, an autonomous body under MeitY, focuses on education, training, and research in Electronics, Information Technology (IT), and emerging technologies. As a National Examination Body, it accredits institutions for non-formal IT and Electronics courses. NIELIT operates through 56 centers, a network of over 700 Accredited Training Partners, and more than 9000 facilitation centers.
The MoUs are designed to identify skill gaps and develop a skilled workforce with global recognition in Electronics, IT, and emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, drone technology, solar energy, and Cyber Security. NIELIT has established MoUs with Government Standards and Regulatory Bodies, Academia, Research Organizations, and Industries as training, content, and technology partners.
Key Entities Referenced
National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology: An autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, focused on education, training, and research in Electronics, Information Technology, and emerging technologies.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The Indian government ministry responsible for electronics and information technology policy.
Artificial Intelligence: An emerging technology and a key focus area of cooperation under the MoUs signed by NIELIT.
Semiconductors: An emerging technology and a key focus area of cooperation under the MoUs signed by NIELIT.
Cyber Security: An emerging technology and a key focus area of cooperation under the MoUs signed by NIELIT.
SHRI CHHATRAPAL SINGH GANGWAR: A member of Lok Sabha who raised a question about the MoUs signed by NIELIT.
SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN: A member of Lok Sabha who raised a question about the MoUs signed by NIELIT.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where questions were raised regarding NIELIT's MoUs.
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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1656
TO BE ANSWERED ON: 30.07.2025
MoU SIGNED BY NIELIT
†1656. SHRI CHHATRAPAL SINGH GANGWAR:
SHRI RAVINDRA SHUKLA ALIAS RAVI KISHAN:
Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:
(a) the objectives of recent Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed by National Institute
of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT);
(b) the details of key focus areas of cooperation under these MoUs; and
(c) whether these collaborations focus on emerging technologies such as semiconductors,
aerospace, solar energy and Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (c): The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) is an
autonomous body under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY),
Government of India. It is dedicated to promoting education, training and research in Electronics,
Information Technology (IT) and emerging technologies. It is also recognized as a National
Examination Body for accrediting institutions and organizations conducting non formal sector
courses in IT and Electronics. With 56 own centers and a country wide network of over 700
Accredited Training Partners, and more than 9000 facilitation centers, NIELIT is focused on
developing a current and futuristic skilled workforce for the digital economy.
NIELIT has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Government Standards and
Regulatory Bodies, Academia, Research Organizations and Industries as training, content and
technology partners. These MoUs are envisaged towards identifying skill gaps, creating skilled
work force with global recognition in the field of Electronics, IT and Emerging Technologies
including Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, drone technology, solar energy, Cyber
Security etc..
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