Jamshedpur, June 8 (KNN) The National Institute of Technology (NIT-Jamshedpur) has signed a pact with the Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) to provide hands-on training to the prospective engineers and groom them in exploring start-ups.

Addressing the rapid changes taking place in the technology-driven contemporary engineering industry, Gautam Sutradhar, Director of NIT, said, “Industrial exposure in needed to strike a balance between the academics and practical work.” 

“Adityapur is a hub of MSME industries, and we need infrastructural support to realise the start-up ideas of our students,” he said. 

LUB State President Hans Raj Jain said industry is welcome to skill up the students with the required on-the-job knowledge.

Further NIT spokesperson Sunil Bhagat confirmed that the institution will partner with the Adityapur Small Industries Association (ASIA). 

“Negotiations are underway to ink similar pacts with the heavy industries operating in the three districts of Kolhan division,” said Bhagat. 

The college would provide on-the-job training to students to impart ‘”practical lessons” to them about the subject area, he stated.  (KNN Bureau)