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Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS), in collaboration with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Ethnotech Academy, is set to launch the Hindustan Centre for Future Skills (HCFS), a multi-crore initiative aimed at preparing students for careers in AI, Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing, Data Analytics, Industrial Automation, AR/VR, IoT and other emerging technology domains.

The Centre is being established to bridge the gap between academic education and rapidly evolving industry requirements by providing students with access to global certification pathways, practical training, live industry projects, internships and experiential learning opportunities.

The upcoming launch of HCFS comes at a time when the Hindustan Group of Institutions is highlighting its wider contributions to education, innovation, industry engagement and nation-building ahead of the forthcoming Dr KCG Verghese Excellence Awards 2026. The Centre reflects the institution’s continued focus on creating future-ready talent, strengthening employability and fostering meaningful industry-academia collaboration in emerging technology domains.

The initiative will bring together academia, industry and the national skilling ecosystem to create a future-ready talent pipeline aligned with India’s digital economy and Industry 4.0 ambitions.

Through collaborations with leading technology companies including IBM, Apple, AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, Intel, Schneider Electric, Autodesk, Adobe, Meta, PMI, Pearson, Tally and MathWorks, the Centre will provide globally relevant learning experiences and industry-recognised credentials.

Ahead of the launch, Dr Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) said, “The future belongs to institutions that can successfully integrate academic excellence with industry relevance. Through this initiative, we aim to nurture innovators, problem-solvers and technology leaders capable of driving the next phase of economic growth and digital transformation.”

Arunkumar Pillai, CEO, National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) said, “India’s aspiration to become a global technology and innovation powerhouse requires a workforce equipped with future-ready skills…”

Dr Kiran Rajanna, CEO, Ethnotech Academy said, “Emerging technologies are redefining every industry and creating entirely new career pathways…”

The Centre will support programmes in AI and ML, Data Science and Analytics, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Industrial Automation and Robotics, AR/VR and Metaverse Technologies, IoT and Smart Systems, Digital Marketing and Project Management.

In addition to student training, the initiative will facilitate faculty development programmes, innovation projects, entrepreneurship activities and stronger industry engagement. The Centre is expected to significantly enhance graduate employability while further strengthening HITS’ position as a leading institution in technology-driven education and workforce transformation.