Assam government recently decided to upgrade its 34 state polytechnics and 43 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into Centres of Excellence (CoEs). This will help in imparting the advanced skills to students and build a support system to make the state a hub for technology and industrial Growth.
Polytechnics and ITIs in other states are following the trend, to offer diploma courses that will help them find a job in Industry 4.0.
The up-gradation will bring upscaling of technical competencies, says Hanif Noorani, additional chief secretary at Skill, EMPLOYMENT and Entrepreneurship Department of Assam Skill development Mission (ASDM).
For skill development among students at a large scale, polytechnics, and ITIs play a crucial role as more than 90% of Learning happens through practical training. Mohanty says, Training in a specialized skill is the fulcrum of vocational Education and acquisition of such skills requires industrial exposure offered through industrial labs run at polytechnics and ITIs. We need to leave aside outdated technologies and stay updated with industry trends and align training to students through industry collaborations