NxtWave, NSDC launch SkillUp India 4.0; aims to empower 30 lakh students through career opportunities

NEW DELHI: The NxtWave in partnership with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), has launched NxtWave SkillUp India 4.0. As per the official press release, NxtWave SkillUp India 4.0 is a programme designed to equip the nation’s youth with skills in 4.0 technologies like AI, ML, and full-stack development. The initiative seeks to develop the next generation of tech leaders and innovators by connecting industry and academia.

This initiative aims to equip over 30 lakh students across India with skills in 4.0 technologies and connect them with suitable career opportunities. As per the official press release, the event also saw the participation of distinguished dignitaries, educators, industry leaders, and policymakers, all dedicated to building a new India.

Empowering students with essential tools and skills

Rahul Attuluri, co-founder and CEO of NxtWave said, ‘’We are honored to partner with NSDC, under the guidance of the skill development ministry, to equip deserving students with the tools and skills they need to unlock their full potential. NSDC's unwavering commitment to empowering India's youth is truly inspiring, and we are grateful for their support. Together, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for young minds to explore, innovate, and contribute to India’s growth story. SkillUp India 4.0 is born from our shared vision of nurturing a highly skilled, future-ready workforce, as AI and emerging technologies promise to create vast opportunities in the Indian market.''

Workshops and employability tests

Under the SkillUp India 4.0 initiative, NxtWave is conducting generative AI workshops for over 25 lakh students across more than 3,000 colleges nationwide. NxtWave, through its SkillUp India 4.0 initiative, will offer a free software job employability test to over 5 lakh students. This test will evaluate their skills and help connect them with suitable career opportunities. Additionally, to support meritorious students from over 500 NIRF-ranked colleges, NxtWave is offering free access to its 2-year full stack + AI, ML programme, aiming to eliminate barriers to top software jobs.

Ved Mani Tiwari, CEO of NSDC, said, "Our Hon’ble Prime Minister has set a visionary goal of making India a developed nation by 2047. This initiative is a significant step towards realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of Viksit Bharat, where every young Indian is empowered with the skills needed to shape the future. With initiatives like SkillUp India 4.0, in collaboration with NxtWave, we are not only advancing the Skill India Mission but also positioning India as the skill capital and innovation hub of the world. Today, with 45% of global capacity centers already based in India, we are creating cutting-edge technologies for global giants."