IIT Kanpur, IIS Kanpur to establish state-of-the-art laboratories
IIT Kanpur and IIS Kanpur will establish six deep-skill labs and and develop curriculum based on the laboratory system.
Divyansh | November 10, 2023 | 03:18 PM IST
NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Kanpur) and Indian Institute of Skills (IIS Kanpur) have entered into a five-year agreement. As per the agreement, IIT Kanpur will mentor the development of infrastructure and develop curriculum based on the laboratory system at IIS Kanpur.
The two institutes will also award joint certificates and diplomas. A Centre for Deep-Skill Training and Research (CDSTAR) at IIT Kanpur which will be developed to complement the training at IIS Kanpur.
The IIT Kanpur said to enhance the skill and knowledge between the students of two institutes, at least six deep-skill laboratories housed at the CDSTAR such as noise and vibration lab (NVH), advanced control systems lab (ACSL), advanced robotics lab (ARL), semiconductor packaging lab (SPL), medical imaging lab (MIL), and drug and pharmacy lab (DPL).
IIT Kanpur will integrate the skilled professionals from IIS into the entrepreneurship ecosystem at the SIIC and Technology Park of IIT Kanpur. Faculty members of IIT Kanpur would seamlessly integrate with the Deep skill laboratories, bring industrial consultancy, and create economically viable operations of the system.
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The agreement was signed between the two institutes in the presence of Education and skill development minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The minister said, “This collaboration between IIT Kanpur, Indian Institute of Skills Kanpur, HAL India, and Dassault Aircraft Services India, marks a significant chapter towards shaping the future of skill development and empowering India’s youth. For the first-time ever educational institute, skilling institution and industry are coming together to synergise efforts to certify and future-proof youth”.
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