PM Modi Inaugurates Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) in Mumbai, aiming to enhance youth employability and create an industry-ready workforce for Industry 4.0. The IIS, built on a 4-acre campus at the National Skill Training Institute, focuses on cutting-edge technologies like factory automation, AI, data analytics, and additive manufacturing.

Established under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) between the Ministry of Skill Development and Tata IIS, it emphasizes aligning Indian youth’s skills with global standards. The event also marked the launch of several development projects in Maharashtra worth over ₹7600 crore.

Institutional Vision and Global Relevance

IIS Mumbai reflects PM Modi’s vision of positioning India as a “Skill Capital of the World,” providing technical expertise to compete globally. Courses like advanced robotics, EV battery technology, and additive manufacturing will enable students to meet the evolving demands of the global economy.

Collaborative Framework and Future Prospects

The institute is a collaborative effort with over 15 global and Indian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), offering hands-on training in state-of-the-art labs. It aims to create pathways for students in new-age industries such as electric vehicles, AI, and robotics.

Strategic Partnerships for Skilling

With partnerships like Fanuc India for robotics and Taj Skyline for culinary arts, IIS will offer both long-term and short-term specialized courses, empowering India’s youth to lead in industrial and service sectors.

Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Overview

Key Points Details
Why in News PM Modi inaugurated IIS in Mumbai to boost youth employability for Industry 4.0.
Location 4-acre campus at National Skill Training Institute, Mumbai.
Objective Training in automation, AI, data analytics, additive manufacturing, etc.
PPP Model Collaboration with Tata IIS, focusing on global skill standards.
Vision To make India the “Skill Capital of the World.”
Key Courses Robotics, EV technology, AI, data analytics, additive manufacturing.
Industry Collaborations Over 15 global and Indian OEMs, hands-on lab training.
Strategic Partners Fanuc India (robotics), Taj Skyline (culinary arts).
Courses Both short-term and long-term, focused on new-age sectors.
Additional Projects Launch of ₹7600 crore development projects in Maharashtra.

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