Airbus-IIM-Mumbai concordat
Delhi, march 6. The Paris-based Airbus Group signed a contract with the Indian Institute of Management in Mumbai (IIM-Mumbai) to provide aviation education to professionals and empower them with industry-ready skills under the company’s Airbus Beyond programme.
Under this contract, IIM-Mumbai will offer short-term aviation courses to aspiring and working civil aviation professionals to harness the power of the Airbus Beyond programme in aviation logistics, supply chain management, operations excellence, cargo handling, strategic procurement, business analytics and digitisation.
“Through this partnership with IIM-Mumbai, we are combining our expertise and resources to create comprehensive programmes that will help advance the future of aerospace education and skilling in India. This will create a strong pipeline of industry-ready talent for the aviation sector in the country,” said Remi Maillard, president and managing director, Airbus India and South Asia, speaking on the occasion.
Women’s scholarships program
New delhi, march 7. DXC Technology — a company listed on the New York Stock Exchange — has announced 310 scholarships for meritorious women under its DXC Progressing Minds Scholarship Program. Of them, 260 are for women in STEM education, and 50 for women in sports training. Recipients in the STEM category will receive a one-time financial award of Rs.50,000, whereas women athletes will be granted Rs.125,000.
The DXC Progressing Minds Scholarship Program is for encouraging inclusivity and empowering young women and transgender students in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Additionally, the program acknowledges and celebrates exceptional female athletes who have achieved success in state, national, or international arenas.
“The overwhelming number of applications and exceptional talent we encountered during the selection process has further motivated us to continue our efforts in fostering inclusivity and supporting the education of deserving girls from marginalised communities in STEM fields and sports,” says Lokendra Sethi, vice-president (human resources), India & Global Delivery Network, DXC Technology.
Added Ashutosh Burnwal, founder-CEO of Buddy4Study: “We are proud to collaborate with DXC Technology. Through a robust implementation approach, the Buddy4Study team has ensured that the most deserving women scholars received scholarships under the program
Drones Centre of Excellence
New delhi, march 11. IG Drones, an Odisha-based drones tech startup and analytics company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Management- Sambalpur (IIM-S) for collaborative work in advanced applications of drone technology in business analytics, management strategies and public policy. This landmark agreement was formalised during the 100-Cube Start-up Conclave, staged by IIM-Sambalpur, and supported by the Union ministry of education.
Under the agreement, IG Drones will establish a Drones Centre of Excellence at the Delhi campus of IIM-S. This centre will serve as a hub for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the drone technology space.
“Partnering with a leading IIM of India is testament to our commitment to driving innovation and fostering advancement in drones technology. We believe this partnership will not only benefit our company but also contribute to the growth and development of the drone ecosystem in India,” said Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, founder-CEO of IG Drones, speaking on the occasion.
IG Drones has established over 15 Centers of Excellence across India and its goal is to build 1,000 centres to empower India’s youth with advanced drone technology.
Tripartite agreement
Chennai, march 12. SmartBridge, a Veranda Learning solutions enterprise, the Union ministry of education, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have signed a tripartite MoU to bridge the gap between academia and industry.
Under the MoU, SmartBridge will offer a diverse range of courses including Artificial Intelligence, Applied Data Science, Backend Development (Java Spring Boot), Cyber Security Analyst, Android Application Development (with Kotlin), and Android Application Development (with Flutter). These courses will be uploaded on the Swayam Plus platform of IIT-Madras and are suitable for professionals in energy, manufacturing, computer science and engineering, IT/ITES, management studies, and healthcare sectors, among others.
“The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 is on roll and for the first time, reputed industrial houses will be establishing their own academies partnering with UGC, the education ministry and prestigious institutes like IIT-Madras. All these courses will be accredited,” said Dharmendra Pradhan, Union minister of education, speaking on the occasion.
Added Amarender Katkam, CEO of SmartBridge: “Our courses on the Swayam Plus platform are designed to align with the most pressing industry needs. Focused on project-based learning, these courses offer practical experience and are tailored to specific roles, ensuring they meet the industry’s requirements. Simultaneously, they are eligible for academic credits.”