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BSNL teams up with Ericsson, Qualcomm, Cisco, and Nokia to launch digital skilling programme in 5G, AI, Cybersecurity, and Networking
State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on Monday signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four global technology leaders: Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd., Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Cisco Systems, and Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt. Ltd to accelerate the country's digital transformation.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Communications and DoNER, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia,
India’s digital transformation
Aimed at accelerating India’s digital transformation and strengthening the skilling ecosystem, these partnerships will roll out advance training initiatives in 5G, AI/ML, networking, and digital technologies at BSNL’s apex training institute, Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT) in Jabalpur.
"This development is a step towards a broader plan by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, to establish a Telecom Innovation, Research and Training Centre (TIRTC) at BRBRAITT," the Indian goernment said in a statement.
Envisioned as an industry-led national hub, TIRTC will focus on developing telecom-specific R&D talent and a future-ready workforce — aligning with the Prime Minister’s vision of Skill India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
TIRTC will also support product innovation, prototyping, and telecom entrepreneurship in the long term.
The MoUs signing ceremony, held in New Delhi, was witnessed by dignitaries including Rakesh Singh, PWD Minister, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Ashish Dubey, Member of Parliament (Jabalpur, MP), Secretary (Telecom) Dr. Neeraj Mittal, senior officials from the DoT, BSNL leadership, and representatives from partner companies.
MoUs were signed by A. Robert J. Ravi, MD, BSNL with Tarun Chhabra, Country Head, Nokia India; Harish Krishnan, MD & Chief Policy officer, CISCO; Nitin Bansal, MD, India Head Network Solutions, South East Asia, Oceania & India, ERICSSON India; Savi Soni, President, Qualcomm India.
Addressing the gathering, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia described the initiative as “a landmark step in building a skilled and future-ready telecom workforce through collaboration between BSNL and leading global technology companies.”
He said, “Backed by industry leaders such as Ericsson, Nokia, Cisco, Qualcomm, and BSNL, the program will train over 2,000 students annually, with Phase 1 investments exceeding ₹1 crore.”
The Minister said that the courses—ranging from short two-week modules to intensive 84-hour programs—“aim to position Jabalpur as a hub for cutting-edge technology education.”
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