The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus India on Friday to set up a skilling centre to train professionals for the aviation and logistic industry. Under the partnership, IIT Guwahati will establish a Global Skilling Centre in Aviation and Logistics to meet the rising demand for skilled professionals. The agreement was signed in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
@IITGuwahati signed an agreement with @Airbus India in presence of Hon'ble CM, Assam Dr. @himantabiswa to establish a global training center in #Guwahati, focusing on aviation, logistics & aerospace technology, aiming to develop Assam as a logistics hub & create skilled workforce pic.twitter.com/xs5FqU1beH
— IIT Guwahati (@IITGuwahati) September 6, 2024
A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) was signed by Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director of IIT Guwahati, and Rémi Maillard, President and Managing Director at Airbus India Private Limited. The agreement was signed at Dr Bhupen Hazarika Mini Auditorium on IIT Guwahati campus in North Guwahati. Apart from Himanta Biswa Sarma, high level officials from Assam govt and Airbus India were present at the event.
The chief minister assured full support from the Assam Government, including scholarships for trainees. CM Sarma said that IIT Guwahati and Airbus will equip 2000 people from Assam and other states in northeast with industry-ready skills. “As India continues to rise as a key player in global aviation, these investments will be backed by a robust pool of skilled professionals,” he tweeted.
My compliments to @Airbus and @IITGuwahati for their initiative to equip 2000 people from Assam and the North East with industry-ready skills.
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) September 6, 2024
As India continues to rise as a key player in global aviation, these investments will be backed by a robust pool of skilled professionals pic.twitter.com/VasjnjEem8
The Chief Minister added that the collaboration will focus on key areas such as transportation, hospitality, skilling, and logistics—each with significant potential for growth.
The global training centre to be set up in Guwahati will focus on aviation, logistics & aerospace technology. IIT Guwahati said that the initiative aims to develop Assam as a logistics hub & create a skilled workforce.
In the initial phase, Airbus will supply trainers, training materials, and tools from the Airbus Beyond catalogue for short-term courses. After this, Airbus will enable IIT Guwahati faculty to conduct ‘Train the Trainer’ programmes, allowing them to independently conduct Airbus courses while maintaining the curriculum, materials, and tools. Along with this, the partnership plans to co-curate long-term courses in the later phase.
On the other hand, IIT Guwahati will organise courses, admit trainee students, and provide necessary infrastructure and logistical support. The entire programme will be established at IIT Guwahati, with guidance and close coordination from the Assam government. Other state governments in the northeastern region will also coordinate in the program.
The program will enhance employment opportunities and career advancement for individuals in the northeastern region while improving service quality in the aviation and logistics industries. The partnership is in line with the Government of India’s Udaan scheme aimed at fostering development and socio-economic reforms across the country.
