Guwahati, the vibrant city of Assam, has just ushered in a new era of telecommunication with the grand inauguration of the 5G Experience Centre. This remarkable initiative is the result of a fruitful collaboration between AMTRON, the Government of Assam, and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC). Notably, the visionary initiative was spearheaded by the North Eastern Council, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Government of India. The esteemed inauguration was carried out by G Kishan Reddy, Minister of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), marking a significant milestone in India’s telecommunications landscape.
The purpose of the 5G Experience Centre is to drive forward the implementation of 5G use cases and applications within the North Eastern region of India. As per the official statement by TSSC, Minister G Kishan Reddy also flagged off the groundbreaking ‘Skill on Wheels’ project initiated by TSSC. This innovative project is set to provide invaluable skills and certifications to aspiring candidates, preparing them for diverse roles within the telecommunications industry. These courses will be fully funded by the North Eastern Council, a testament to the commitment towards empowering the region’s youth.
In addition to traditional courses, aspiring telecom professionals can access Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) that align with TSSC Norms. These MOOC courses will be available in a digital format, enabling candidates to access them conveniently online.
Minister G Kishan Reddy expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Based on this vision, the North Eastern Council, Ministry of DoNER, has 100% funded the rollout of India’s first 5G Training Labs and 5G Health Use Case applications on a large scale across all 8 NE States.”
He further highlighted the remarkable feat of completing this project within a record timeframe of approximately 75 days. This achievement stands as a testament to the “Act First & Fast For North East” policy embraced by the North Eastern Council.
The upskilling initiatives and courses offered through these platforms hold the potential to play a pivotal role in advancing India’s Digital India vision. With 5G and future-generation networks at the forefront, the country is poised for rapid digital transformation and technological growth.
