Assam govt inks pact with google to equip youth with digital skills

New Delhi, Oct 17 (KNN) The Assam government has signed an agreement with Google to impart digital skills among the youth of the state.

Under the initiative, Google will collaborate with the Assam Government’s Skill, Employment & Entrepreneurship Department (SEED) to strengthen their school digitization efforts with digital learning tools and solutions to aid teaching and learning.

It will also promote the fundamentals of online safety and digital citizenship to school children through the ‘Be Internet Awesome’ program.

Google will also extend scholarships for Google Career Certificates to Assam’s youth in collaboration with the Assam Skill Development Mission (ASDM).

Addressing the MoU signing ceremony, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma , said, “I thank Google for its steadfast support and commitment to Assam over the years, and for supporting our efforts to accelerate digital literacy across communities. Digital-led technology and governance are cornerstones in our vision for transforming Assam and making its economy amongst the country’s leading growth drivers.”

Under this partnership, google will support qualified applicants to pursue Google Career Certificates in high demand fields like IT Support, IT Automation, Project Management, Data Analytics, UX Design and Digital Marketing & Ecommerce.

Speaking at the occasion, Sanjay Gupta, Country Head & Vice President, Google India, said, “This MOU is another step in our long collaboration with the Assam government to bring the benefits of digital tools and technology to communities across the State, and to assist its mission for technology-driven holistic development.”

“We look forward to working together as we accelerate digital adoption and unlock the value of the internet for children and youth, setting them on a path of growth and equipping them with essential training and skill-sets to succeed in the fast growing digital economy of India,” he said.

Google has previously collaborated with the state Government to increase internet penetration across Assam and support the government’s efforts on women empowerment, internet safety, skill development and universal education

In 2018, Dibrugarh train station became the 400th railway station in India to become WiFi-enabled under Google’s joint initiative with Indian Railways and RailTel.  (KNN Bureau)