PM Modi inaugurates IIS Mumbai; institute to offer 6 specialized courses

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Indian Institute of Skills (IIS) Mumbai. Established through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, the institute has been set up through a collaboration between the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Tata IIS (a section 8 company under Tata Trusts).

IIS Mumbai is built on a 4-acre campus within the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) in Chunabhatti, Mumbai and will offer specialized training in key areas such as factory automation, digital manufacturing, mechatronics, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and additive manufacturing.

The institute will initially introduce six specialized courses in advanced industrial automation and robotics, industrial automation fundamentals, advanced arc welding techniques, additive manufacturing, electric vehicle battery specialist, and 2&3 wheeler EV technician. The institute will also extend hostel facilities for candidates to enhance their learning experience in the near future.

IIS Mumbai campus will initially inhabit advanced laboratories developed in partnership with over 15 global and Indian Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to offer students with practical experience at a feasible cost, using real industry equipment. Once their training is complete, the learners will be ready to be onboarded by new-age industries like EV manufacturers, AI, and robotics, among others.

Short-term courses with industry partners at IIS Mumbai

Besides core, IIS will also provide short-term courses in collaboration with industry partners, such as industrial robotics with Fanuc India, industrial automation with SMC India, and culinary and core housekeeping with Taj Skyline.

Addressing the event, PM Modi emphasized that the world only trusts a country when its youth is filled with confidence. He noted that the confidence of today’s young India is writing the story of a new future for the nation and highlighted that the global community sees India as a significant hub for human resources, with vast opportunities in education, skilling, healthcare, and software development across the globe. To prepare India’s youth for these opportunities, the Prime Minister emphasised that the government is aligning their skills with global standards.

Expressing his happiness on the inauguration of IIS Mumbai, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for skill development and entrepreneurship and for education, remarked, “Institutions like IIS are pivotal in shaping a future-ready workforce, translating the Prime Minister's vision of India as the 'Skill Capital of the World' into a reality. By equipping our youth with cutting-edge expertise, this institute is not merely opening doors to opportunities within India but is positioning them to compete and excel in global markets as well.”

Mangal Prabhat Lodha, minister for skills, employment, entrepreneurship and innovation, Maharashtra said, "The IIS centre launched today is going to be a state-of-the-art facility that will attract people from around the World. The Tata Group is a synonym for trust and growth. This is an opportunity for every candidate associated with this organization to work and learn. The Prime Minister has emphasized on prioritizing upskilling at many occasions and provided the necessary budget for ongoing and upcoming skilling initiatives."