Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today strengthened Uttar Pradesh’s position as a rising technology talent hub with the felicitation of 550 students under its flagship Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) programme at Noida International University.
As part of Samsung’s national mission to skill 20,000 youth in 2025, the newly certified batch includes:
150 students in Coding & Programming
400 students in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
This milestone takes the total number of SIC-trained students in Uttar Pradesh to 2,150 in 2025, marking strong progress toward the state’s 5,000-youth target and reinforcing its role as a digital-skills accelerator for India.
The ceremony was joined by Dr. Vikram Singh, Chancellor, Noida International University; Dr. Uma Bhardwaj, Vice Chancellor, Noida International University; and Mr. Saroj Aapto, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI).
Rapid Expansion of Inclusive Tech Skilling
Samsung Innovation Campus is aligned with the Skill India and Digital India missions and is already active across 10 states. With strong participation from semi-urban and aspirational districts, the programme ensures access to cutting-edge learning for students from diverse backgrounds.
Key highlights of the nationwide programme:
Future-tech focus: AI, IoT, Big Data, Coding & Programming
Strong inclusivity: 44% women participation
Industry readiness: Soft-skills training & placement support via ESSCI
UP’s rapid adoption reinforces its position as a key contributor to India’s technology-led growth.
Building Workforce Pathways for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
Alongside SIC, Samsung’s DOST (Digital & Offline Skills Training) programme continues to support youth with retail and frontline job skills — fostering both employability and innovation.
Together, these initiatives strengthen Samsung’s long-term commitment to a skilled, innovation-ready, future-focused workforce in India.
Samsung Newsroom India: https://news.samsung.com/in/samsung-powers-indias-digital-workforce-from-uttar-pradesh-2150-youth-certified-in-future-tech-skills
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