The Tech Panda takes a look at the efforts at skilling, upskilling, and reskilling in the tech industry.
Democratizing Access to Future Technological Skills Across Bharat
Career247, the skilling and higher education arm of Adda Education, announced that the organization is leveraging the IBM Career Education to make world-class technology learning accessible to learners across Bharat.
“This initiative reflects IBM’s commitment to shaping India’s future-ready workforce. Through our Career Education Program, we bring the latest courses on emerging technologies, real-world industry experience, hands-on labs, and best practices to help students gain skills in the latest technologies,” said Viswanath Ramaswamy, VP, Technology, IBM India & South Asia.
NVIDIA’s AI Courses to Reach Campuses and Professionals
CloudThat, a company in tech training and consulting, is officially NVIDIA’s first Education Services Partner in India, becoming the first ed-tech authorized to deliver NVIDIA’s official courses for AI and accelerated computing. This landmark partnership arrives at a transformative moment as India rapidly advances toward global leadership in artificial intelligence.
CloudThat Founder & CEO, Bhavesh Goswami, echoed these thoughts, “India must build AI that reflects our data, our needs, and our scale. With India investing heavily in GPU infrastructure, the next critical step is to develop the skilled talent required to unlock its full potential. Through this partnership, we aim to prepare the next generation of AI builders and contribute meaningfully to India’s $10 trillion economic aspiration.” He added, “CloudThat has consistently been a first mover,first to introduce AWS and Microsoft Azure training in India, and now we’re proud to be the first to bring NVIDIA’s authorized education services to corporate and institutional learners nationwide.”
Tie up to co-develop practical, industry-ready management programmes for the AI-driven business world
Scaler, Indian tech education platform, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIM Tiruchirappalli to jointly build management and business programmes that reflect the realities of today’s fast-changing workplace, buoyed by the immense influence of AI. The partnership aims to help professionals develop the leadership skills that are becoming essential as technology and AI continue to shape how companies operate, compete, and grow.
Professor Saravanan P, Dean Corporate Relations and Faculty Affairs from IIM Tiruchirappalli added, “Managers today are expected to navigate complex business situations while also being comfortable with new technologies. Our association with Scaler allows us to bring both a much-needed technological depth to business and management programmes that are already closely aligned with industry needs. Together, we want to support learners in building clarity, judgment, and the ability to apply concepts meaningfully at work.”
Scaler also launched its PGP in Business & AI, a 12-month, online, master’s certificate program designed to prepare management professionals for business critical roles in an increasingly technology- and AI-driven world. The company will invest INR 50 Crore over the next two years to scale the programme, strengthen industry partnerships, and deepen applied learning infrastructure.
Proposals to Establish ‘Antariksh Prayogshala’ (Space Labs) Across Indian Academic Institutions
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has rolled out a Request for Proposal (RfP) to establish Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs) at select academic institutions across India, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s space technology ecosystem and build future-ready talent.
Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe, added, “Antariksh Prayogshala is designed to translate academic knowledge into deployable capability. By creating shared spaces for students, researchers, and industry, these labs will enable applied research, early-stage innovation, and skill development aligned with real industry needs. This is a practical step towards building depth, scale, and sustainability in India’s space ecosystem.”
Short Term Skill Development Course on Space Technology in Agriculture
Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with ISRO, NCVET and Amity University Noida, Uttar Pradesh, commenced a short-term skill development course titled “Essentials of Space Technology in Agriculture Sector”, on 27th July 2025 aimed at introducing non-governmental entities and academia to the applications of space technology in agriculture.
Dr. Vinod Kumar, Director, Promotion Directorate, IN-SPACe, stated, “Space applications have a growing role to play in strengthening India’s agricultural capabilities and resilience. With the help of these applications and geospatial data, farmers can monitor crop health, optimize the use of fertilizers and irrigation, detect pest infestations early, manage fields with precision using GPS-guided machinery, better respond to weather risks and natural disasters, and improve overall farm productivity and decision-making. Through these academic collaborations, we aim to build awareness, share technical know-how, and create a pool of professionals who can apply space-based tools to real-world challenges. These courses are designed to bridge knowledge gaps and encourage deeper engagement from academia and young professionals in space applications across critical sectors.”
The course is part of IN-SPACe’s broader mission to support capacity-building and sector-wide participation, expanding the role of space applications in everyday economic activity. The week-long course, running from July 27 to August 1, 2025, will cover topics ranging from remote sensing and satellite data analysis to their direct application in crop monitoring and resource management.
