The Assam Skill University is being setup under External Aid Project (EAP) funded by Asian Development Bank. The Department of Economics Affairs, GoI has approved the financial assistance of $112 Million to ADB on 14th November 2019. The value of Project will be $140 Million (approx. Rs. 1,000 Cr) including the state share of 20%. Assam Skill University Act-2020 has already been passed by the Assam Legislative Assembly in September 2020 and the university has started its initial activities from guwahati office situated at DECT, Rehabari, Guwahati. The state government has already allotted 250 bighas land in Mangaldai ( Darrang District ) for the Skill University, located about 74 kilometers east of Guwahati, and falling within 25 kilometers of National Highway 27 connecting Guwahati with other major cities in Assam.
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Evolution of human history is marked with several significant breakthroughs. Skilling of human hand is one such sacred phases of human growth and development. The human hand with its long dexterous fingers and opposable thumb gives it flexibility and ability to create wonder.
India has the youngest population in the world and to equip this young demography with scientific and technological knowhow and to involve them in gainful employment, it is essential that we skill our youth adequately. Though we have the best-in-class educational institutions, skilling has remained an uncharted territory. Thus, we endeavour to develop a healthy skill education for product development and service delivery. It is with this vision and mission; we started Assam Skill University at Mangaldai to transform our youth into highly productive resources required by the industries for the industrial and economic growth of the state.
One of the most important attributes to make our young population productive is to make them skilled. Vocational or the skill education is the most common way to achieve it. In some of the developed nations like, Singapore, Germany, Switzerland etc., around 40% of the youths opt for vocational education (ITI level), around 30% goes for Polytechnique level technical skill training and the rest 30% goes for general higher education after class 10th standard. Thus, there is availability of skilled manpower with very high level of employment opportunities. This also results in maintaining a balance between supply and demand of the general higher education graduates. However, In India, it is observed that bulk of students go for general higher education rather than vocational or skill training.
The Assam Skill University is being setup under External Aid Project (EAP) funded Asian Development Bank.
Proud moment for ASU Family!!!
Heartiest congratulations to Bhargov Hazarika and Manash Pratim Deka from the certificate course in Road Construction Technology at Assam Skill University for being placed at The Design Room!
The project will assist the Government of Assam in strengthening its skills education and training system to ensure decent employment for all and accelerate sustainable.
From September 23-27, Assam Skill University hosted a 5-day Faculty Development Program in collaboration with SAS Institute. This engaging offline event brought together around 50 faculty members and research scholars from various ITIs, colleges, and universities across the state. Participants received hands-on training in data analytics using SAS Viya, covering topics like data exploration, data engineering, and machine learning. The event fostered networking opportunities, enhancing collaboration among institutions and promoting advancements in data analytics education.
On 3rd September 2024, Assam Skill University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Phillips Corporation, a global leader in manufacturing solutions, at our City Office in Guwahati. Phillips Corporation, headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, U.S.A, brings its expertise through Phillips Education, offering cutting-edge learning solutions, personalized consultation, and globally relevant skill development programs. This partnership aims to empower learners for successful careers and bridge the skill gap in Assam. Key Objectives of the MoU: • Strengthening the skill ecosystem for Advanced Manufacturing Technologies in Assam. • Providing hands-on training and practical experience to our students in alignment with industry standards. • Jointly developing a curriculum that aligns with the latest industry trends. This collaboration marks a huge step forward in shaping the future of skilled professionals in Assam !
Another Stepping Stone ! On 29th August 2024, Assam Skill University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Fronius India Pvt Ltd at the university's City Office in Guwahati. This partnership aims to enhance industrial collaboration in Welding Technology. Fronius will contribute by providing top-tier expertise in course and curriculum design, conducting faculty development programs, supporting on-the-job training (OJT) and placements, and assisting in the creation of a state-of-the-art facilities. The MOU was signed by Mr. S. C. Das (IAS - Retd.), Vice Chancellor of Assam Skill University, and Mr. V. V. Kamath, Managing Director of Fronius India Pvt Ltd.
On August 28, 2024, Assam Skill University and the Tool Room & Training Centre, Guwahati, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the DECT Office Complex, Rehabari, to collaborate in enhancing the skill ecosystem. The MoU focuses on developing industry-relevant curricula, facilitating industrial internships for hands-on experience, conducting capacity building programs for trainers, providing placement support for students, and offering technical advisory for setting up advanced infrastructure. This partnership aims to bridge the gap between education and industry needs, thereby contributing to the development of a skilled workforce and boosting the region's industrial and economic growth.
On 27th August 2024, Shri S.C. Das (Retd. IAS), VC of Assam Skill University (ASU), signed an MoU with TCS iON! This partnership marks a huge step forward in helping the students of ASU make impactful career choices through the "Career Insight" program. With this collaboration, ASU students will gain access to a range of placement opportunities, thanks to TCS’s cutting-edge content partners across IT, BFSI, Health Care, Media & Animation and Manufacturing. Here’s to a future filled with endless possibilities and successful careers!
A team of high-level delegation from Government of Bangladesh has visited Assam Skill University on a knowledge/experience sharing program led by Asian Development Bank and welcomed by Shri B. Kalyan Chakravarthy, IAS Principal Secretary, SEED along with Shri Subhash Chandra Das, IAS (Retd.), Vice-Chancellor of Assam Skill University, Shri Ankur Jain, IPS, MD, Assam Skill Development Mission on 1st December 2022.
