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100 Engineering Colleges in Karnataka to Partner with Corporates in 2025: IT Minister

Introduction 

As the government makes efforts to rope in industries to boost the employment prospects of students, Karnataka Information Technology Minister Priyank Kharge said, 100 engineering colleges are set to be ‘adopted’ by an equal number of corporates by next year. 

100 colleges will be adopted by 100 corporates or GCCs (Global Capability Centres) working in Karnataka as a start probably by next academic year. “They have committed,” he said. 

“Most Equipped and Well-trained Youth in the World”  

According to him, the recently launched 'Nipuna Karnataka' initiative will make Kannadigas the most equipped, most well-trained, with the best of skill sets, and the most employable youth in the world. Kharge said, “The launch of Nipuna saw collaborations with IBM, Intel, Microsoft, NVIDIA, BFSI Consortium and Accenture to drive skilling and workforce transformation. Through these MoUs, Karnataka will train 1 lakh trainees in a span of one year.” 

He added, “The centre will give incubation space to startups, skill and train in AI and ensure they get market access." "We will be tapping into the entire IIT alumni for artificial intelligence in the centre of excellence. It is one of the first of its kind in India and it is the first time that IIT is tying up with the state government for any centre of excellence of this kind.” 


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