A Memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Government of Maharashtra in New Delhi on Friday. The MoU aims to establish center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, 3D Printing and Allied Technologies for capacity training and Research & Development centers at Government polytechnic and Government Engineering Colleges in Maharashtra. It also aims to seek funding from Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and other Government organisations through joint project proposals.

It was signed in the presence of Union Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of Higher and Technical Education of Maharashtra, Chandrakant Patil. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that this collaboration between NIELIT and the Government of Maharashtra will ensure that students receive practical education, tailored to the current needs of the industry. He also added that this effort, beginning in Maharashtra, will be extended to other states, focusing particularly on Polytechnic institutions, ITIs, and the newly established university in the state.