The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is prioritizing workforce development to support India's manufacturing growth and the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized industry-academia collaboration, citing the NAMTECH (New Age Makers Institute of Technology) initiative focused on Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology (MET) as a key component. This initiative aims to address the talent gap in emerging technologies for Industry 4.0 and beyond. The government supports this through programs like Digital India, Skill India, and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, along with missions such as the India Semiconductor Mission and the National Robotics Strategy. NAMTECH and Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara, signed an MoU to collaborate on smart manufacturing and transportation, and NAMTECH has partnered with other industry leaders to develop skilling infrastructure in sectors like semiconductors and robotics. The MET Platform fosters collaboration for knowledge sharing and capacity building.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Electronics IT: A government ministry focused on electronics and information technology.
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw: Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
India: The country for which manufacturing growth is discussed.
MIT: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. An institution with which NAMTECH is collaborating.
NAMTECH: New Age Makers Institute of Technology. An institution focused on manufacturing, engineering, and technology.
GSV, Vadodara: Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya, located in Vadodara. Has signed an MoU with NAMTECH.
MET Platform: Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology platform. A collaborative environment fostering knowledge sharing.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi. The source of the press release.
MeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Headed by Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Viksit Bharat 2047: A mission envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi for a developed India by 2047.
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi: The Prime Minister of India, who envisioned the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission.
Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology MET: A sector and initiative by NAMTECH New Age Makers Institute of Technology, the MET Innovation School.
Industry 4.0: The current trend of automation and data exchange in manufacturing technologies.
Government of India: The governing body of India.
Digital India: A flagship program of the Government of India to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
Skill India: A campaign launched by the Government of India to train over 400 million people in different skills by 2022.
National Manufacturing Mission: A mission by the Government of India to boost the manufacturing sector.
ProductionLinked Incentive PLI: A scheme by the Government of India to give companies incentives for incremental sales from products manufactured in domestic units.
India Semiconductor Mission: A mission launched by the Government of India to develop a semiconductor and display manufacturing ecosystem.
AI Mission: A mission related to Artificial Intelligence by the Government of India.
National Robotics Strategy: A strategy by the Government of India related to robotics.
Mobility Manufacturing Mission: A mission by the Government of India related to mobility manufacturing.
National Hydrogen Mission: A mission by the Government of India to promote the use of hydrogen as a clean energy source.
National Education Policy 2020: A policy by the Government of India that emphasizes holistic development and the integration of vocational and digital education.
Skill India Digital Hub: A talent-oriented framework for skills development.
ITI Upgradation Scheme: A scheme to upgrade Industrial Training Institutes.
Chip to Startup: A program related to semiconductor development.
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme NAPS: A scheme to promote apprenticeship training.
Suzuki: An Indian industry leader.
Siemens: An Indian industry leader.
ABB: An Indian industry leader.
Inox: An Indian industry leader.
Gati Shakti: A platform for industry-academia collaboration.
Prof. Manoj Choudhary: Vice Chancellor of GSV (Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya).
Siemens India: A partner of NAMTECH, involved in developing laboratories and training centers.
Analog Devices Inc: A partner of NAMTECH, involved in developing laboratories and training centers.
Applied Materials Inc: A partner of NAMTECH, involved in developing laboratories and training centers.
Dharmendra Tewari: Name of a person associated with the release.
Navin Sreejith: Name of a person associated with the release.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Urges Industry
and Academia to Build Future-Ready Workforce for
India’s Manufacturing Growth
Union Minister Welcomes MIT Delegation, Highlights
Industry-Academia Synergy at NAMTECH
NAMTECH and GSV, Vadodara signs MoU to
collaborate on areas such as smart manufacturing
and transportation
The MET Platform complements these national
priorities by fostering a collaborative environment
that enables knowledge-sharing
Posted On: 22 MAY 2025 9:52PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today called for
concerted action to build talent and capacity in support of the Viksit Bharat 2047 mission envisioned by Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Addressing a roundtable comprising industry leaders and academia, he urged
stakeholders to accelerate the development of a future-ready workforce to drive India’s manufacturing
growth.
The roundtable discussion focused on talent development and capacity building for sustainable
manufacturing, combining a global perspective with local action. The Minister praised the emergence of a
new sector, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technology (MET), an initiative by NAMTECH (New Age
Makers Institute of Technology), the MET Innovation School. This initiative aims to meet the demands of
Industry 4.0 and beyond, specifically by addressing the talent gap in emerging technologies and preparing a
highly skilled workforce and future leaders capable of driving transformative change in India.Anchored in the Government of India’s vision for Viksit Bharat @2047 and supported by flagship programs
such as Digital India, Skill India, National Manufacturing Mission and sector-specific Production-Linked
Incentive (PLI) schemes, this initiative reinforces the national commitment to positioning India as a global
leader in manufacturing and emerging technologies.
The Government has launched several pioneering missions, including the India Semiconductor Mission, AI
Mission, National Robotics Strategy, Mobility Manufacturing Mission, and National Hydrogen Mission,
which reflect the priority placed on advanced technology development and adoption. India’s National
Education Policy 2020 also emphasizes holistic development and the integration of vocational and digital
education into mainstream schooling.
Complementing these are talent-oriented frameworks such as the Skill India Digital Hub, ITI Upgradation
Scheme, Chip to Startup, and the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS)—all of which
emphasize industry-aligned, inclusive skilling models.
Speaking at the launch, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomed the MIT team, calling them one of
the finest institutions globally, which is envisioned as a world-class institute for advanced manufacturing. He
also acknowledged Indian industry leaders such as Suzuki, Siemens, ABB, Inox and others, emphasizing that
industry participation is essential to making NAMTECH truly impactful and aligned with the Prime
Minister’s vision.
He highlighted the success of the Gati Shakti platform as a model for industry-academia collaboration, where
companies co-created job-ready curriculums without any financial investment just by sharing knowledge. He
called for replicating such models across sectors to ensure employability from day one. NAMTECH, he noted,
aims to skill talent across all levels shop floor, design, and research with full government support and MIT's
mentorship to drive innovation and mindset change. Shri Vaishnaw also urged all stakeholders to take the next
steps, stating that the opportunity to build something truly transformative is now.
The MET Platform complements these national priorities by fostering a collaborative environment that
enables knowledge-sharing, capacity building, and infrastructure development.
MeitY continues to support such ecosystem-driven initiatives that bridge critical skill gaps, democratize
access to advanced technology education, and contribute to India's global competitiveness in the electronics
and manufacturing domains.
The event also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between NAMTECH and
Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV), Vadodara. The MoU, signed in the presence of Prof. Manoj Choudhary,
Vice Chancellor of GSV, aims to establish a framework for collaboration to explore and undertake joint
initiatives in smart manufacturing, transportation systems, logistics innovation, and future-ready skilling.
NAMTECH has signed MoUs with other partners such as Siemens India, Analog Devices Inc, and Applied
Materials Inc to develop laboratories, training centres, skilling infrastructure, and scholarships in priority
sectors such as semiconductors, smart manufacturing, and robotics. All the leading industry leaders andacademicians ensured to work together for PM’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
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Dharmendra Tewari/ Navin Sreejith
(Release ID: 2130661)