Introduction
The Electronics and IT sector is characterized by fastest emergence of new technologies leading to high rate of obsolescence leaving very short response time to absorb the technology, adopt the same and evolve new technologies/ solutions. In addition, electronics is characterized by high velocity technology change leading to declining life cycle of products. Further, IECT is increasingly finding applications in all sectors of economy and is a key enabler in development of a country. Keeping in view the above requirements, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in November, 2014 has approved a scheme entitled “Scheme of Financial Assistance for setting up of Electronics and ICT Academies” for faculty/mentor development/ up gradation to improve the employability of the students in various streams. As per the scheme approval, Seven (07) Electronics and ICT academies have been set up and are operational at 7 premiers and leading academic institutions viz. (i) NIT Warangal (ii) IIITDM Jabalpur (iii) IIT Guwahati (iv) NIT Patna (v) IIT Kanpur (vi) IIT Roorkee and (vii) MNIT Jaipur. These academies have been conducting the ‘Faculty Development Programs’ (FDPs)/ courses in Conventional Classroom mode, NKN mode; and, Online mode. The duration of courses is ranging from 40 Hours to 80 Hours.
BACKGROUND
In order to facilitate the growth of IT/ITeS, Electronics Manufacturing industry the growth of entire spectrum of ICTE Industry as a whole is essential so that a sustainable global market share could be carved out for India. For sustaining the growth of the IT-BPO industry, IT Hardware and Electronics Manufacturing industry, availability of properly trained, skilled and qualified manpower is essential. The requirements in the area of ICTE sector are unique as it has a very high degree of obsolescence of existing technology and faster emergence of new technologies that would require shorter cycle of updation of curriculum.
OBJECTIVE
To set up electronics and ICT academy as a unit in IITs/NITs/IIITs etc. In selected 7 states or UTs for faculty or mentor development or upgradation to improve the employability of graduates or diploma holders in various streams, with the financial assistance from Central Govt.