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19/05/23 06:51 AM IST

5G technology training programme

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  • The Uttar Pradesh government is taking a significant step towards enhancing skill development opportunities by launching a 5G technology training programme under its Skill Development Mission.
About the programme
  • The primary goal of the 5G technology training programme is to make the youth skilled in the latest technologies that will be in high demand in the future job market.
  • The programme acknowledges the vital role that 5G technology will play in transforming the telecom ecosystem, including hardware, software, and services.
  • It is seen as the technology of the future, with applications ranging from Internet of Things (IoT) to machine-to-machine communication and edge computing.
  • Under this programme, the Uttar Pradesh government aims to train and provide jobs to 1,000 candidates.
  • The initiative will be initially launched in five districts, namely Lucknow, Kanpur, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Moradabad, Agra, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj.
  • These districts have been chosen strategically to ensure maximum reach and impact of the training programme.
  • The Uttar Pradesh government estimates that over Rs 80 lakh will be spent on the Telecom Rigger-5G and Legacy Networks course.
  • This substantial investment demonstrates the government’s commitment to providing quality training to candidates.
  • The Technician 5G course, running for 570 hours, will receive a total expenditure of more than one crore, benefiting 360 candidates.
  • The implementation strategy of the programme encompasses five phases.
  • Firstly, steps will be taken to attract students to enroll in the courses.
  • Pre and post-enrollment counseling will be conducted to guide the youth effectively.
Source- India Today

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