NEWS – NIPUNA KARNATAKA approved by the Karnataka Cabinet

HIGHLIGHTS

• State government initiative for guaranteed employment through skilling.
• Aimed at aligning youth skills with industry demands in emerging technologies.

Scheme Funding

• Total size of the scheme: Rs 300 crore.
• Rs 100 crore from the state government.
• Rs 200 crore expected from companies as CSR contributions.
  • Major participating firms: TCS, Infosys, Wipro.

Industry Collaboration

• Key participants:
  • IT majors: TCS, Infosys, Wipro.
  • Other companies: Bosch Global, Tata Technologies, Capgemini.
  • Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI).
  • Educational institutions: Bangalore University, Visvesvaraya Technological University.

Objectives

• Provide industry-relevant skills to youth in:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Cloud computing
  • Artificial intelligence
• Equip youth for global and local success.
• Strong public-private partnerships for better training alignment with industry needs.

Target Audience

• Youth across Karnataka.
• Women re-entering the workforce after maternity breaks.

Implementation

• Skilling to be delivered in cities and district centres.
• Mode of delivery (online/offline) yet to be finalised.
• Standardised procedure to be applied across Karnataka.