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The MoU is in furtherance of Tata Electronics’ prior collaboration agreement with NIELIT in January 2025 to bridge the skill gap in India’s semiconductor industry

Mumbai, 14 November 2025: Tata Electronics, a pioneering leader in India’s electronics and semiconductor manufacturing sector, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kohima unit of National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Deemed-to-be- University, under the administrative control of the Ministry of Electronics & IT, Government of India. This MOU aims to undertake skilling initiatives in the semiconductor assembly, testing, marking, and packaging (ATMP) sector. This collaboration aims to strengthen the semiconductor skilling ecosystem in India and address the skill gap in the domestic semiconductor industry.

Under this partnership, Tata Electronics and NIELIT Kohima will jointly develop industry-standard training programmes and curricula, as well as course content and certifications to equip Indian youth with the skills necessary for employment in semiconductor ATMP and related areas. In addition, Tata Electronics will facilitate hands-on experience for students through internships and vocational training to ensure they are industry-ready. The collaboration has a strategic focus on empowering the youth of Nagaland and the broader Northeast region, enabling them to actively participate in India’s semiconductor growth story.

Tata Electronics is building a high-volume semiconductor assembly and test facility in Jagiroad, Assam. This facility is expected to create around 27,000 employment opportunities, including 15,000 direct jobs. Tata Electronics’ partnership with NIELIT will help skill the youth of Northeast India with the necessary skills needed for the semiconductor industry, not just for its unit in Assam, but also in other parts of India.

Speaking about the MoU, Dr Randhir Thakur, CEO & MD, Tata Electronics, said, “The Government of India has envisioned the establishment of a self-sufficient electronics manufacturing ecosystem in India. To build a strong semiconductor industry and for India to become a key player in the global semiconductor value chain, talent is one of the fundamental requirements.  We are excited to further our strategic collaboration with NIELIT to develop skilling initiatives for the youth in Nagaland and Northeast India to be able to participate in the growing semiconductor ecosystem in the country.”

Discussing the partnership, Dr Madan Mohan Tripathi, Director General, NIELIT, said, “At NIELIT, we are committed to fostering an academic and research environment which will not only prepare Indian students to chart a successful path in this industry but will also nurture an innovation-driven mind-set. As envisaged by the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, our focus is also on transcending the digital divide in Indian education and delivering high-quality education to the youth in regions like the Northeast. Our collaboration with Tata Electronics will help us enhance our programs and make students job-ready and equipped with skills in alignment with industry needs, by leveraging Tata Electronics’ sector expertise and NIELIT’s robust digital learning ecosystem and personalised learning solutions.”

Tata Electronics remains at the forefront of semiconductor technology and talent development, with a strong commitment to sustainability, innovation, and inclusive workforce development. The company remains dedicated to building a future-ready talent pool that will power India’s semiconductor ambitions for decades to come.

About Tata Electronics Private Limited
Tata Electronics Private Limited is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company employs over 70,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socio-economic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through environmental, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood initiatives.

About National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology
The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, is a leading institution in digital skilling, capacity building, and empowerment in the Electronics and Information Technology (E&ICT) sector. With 56 Centres, over 750 accredited institutes, and more than 9,000 facilitation centres across India, NIELIT has skilled and certified millions of learners, contributing significantly to the nation’s digital growth. Recently, NIELIT has been conferred the status of a “Deemed to be University (Distinct Category)” by the Ministry of Education, with its main campus at Ropar (Punjab) and 11 constituent campuses nationwide, including five in the North-Eastern region. This marks a major step toward promoting higher education and research in emerging technologies.

NIELIT has also launched the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) – ndu.digital – a platform designed to provide world-class, inclusive, and employment-oriented digital learning aligned with Digital India, NEP 2020, and Skill India. Offering NCVET-approved, NSQF-aligned programmes with ABC credit transfer, virtual labs, and AI-enabled tools, the platform focuses on areas like AI, Semiconductors, Cyber Security, and Cloud Computing, aiming to empower 40 lakh learners by 2030.

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