The project —”Semiconductor Fabrication & Characterization Training for Students from Tribal Community” is a significant part of the initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This training will be conducted at the six large nano centres, including the one at IISc.
Under this project, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, will train 2,100 tribal students in semiconductor technology over the next three years. This initiative includes basic training for 1,500 students and advanced training for 600 students. The goal is to empower tribal students with skills in this cutting-edge field, contributing to India’s growing semiconductor industry.
The project, which was given to IISc under the central sector scheme Tribal Research Information, Education, Communication and Events (TRI-ECE) during the financial year 2023-24, aims to deliver 2,100 NSQF-certified. level 6.0 and 6.5 training in semiconductor technology to tribal students over three year.
All tribal students who possess a degree in one of the engineering subjects, are eligible to apply for the program.
Notably, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has established six large nano centres, including one at the IISc in Bengaluru. These centres are designed to deliver comprehensive training in semiconductor technology.
The degree programs at these nano centers have representation from tribal community, as per the reservation policies. Other than degree programs the nano centers also run short term training programs under INUP program.
The initiative aims to provide both degree programs and short-term training courses, with a focus on including tribal communities as per reservation policies.
This effort is part of a broader strategy to enhance India’s capabilities in semiconductor technology and ensure inclusive growth by empowering underrepresented communities.
Earlier, in August 2022 Ministry of Tribal Affairs partnered Meta (formerly Facebook) for training tribal youth in digital skills and technology.
