A 10-day long course on Internet of Things (IoT) was today launched by the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology, Shillong in collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, North Eastern Hill University.
The course is under the project “Capacity Building in IECT including Training in Digital Skill sets and current Industry Demanding Technologies for various section of society in the NE States” and funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
Close to 120 students from different disciplines enrolled for the course, which will conclude on March 4, 2023.
NEHU Vice Chancellor Prof Prabha Shankar Shukla speaking at the launch appraised student to sincerely devote their time to learn from industry experts about IoT and its applications. He further stated for setting up of an ideation centre in the University that would help the students to brainstorm and implement their ideas with help of professionals.
Course coordinator Dr. Dinesh Bhatia said that the objective of the course would have its future impact in different areas of healthcare, devices, agriculture, communication etc. He hoped that participants would benefit from the course and a close collaboration could be established between NIELIT and NEHU to enhance capacity building and skill development in the region.
Dean of SoT, NEHU Prof. Md. Iftekhar Hussain outlined the various aspects of IoT including its challenges and the evolution of technology over the past 50 years.
NIELIT Executive Director Dr Y Jyanta Singh highlighted the importance of such course and how it could develop desired technical skills and create bonding among participants from different technical fields which would help in their future endeavours and career growth.
BASIS Technologies Pvt Ltd Director Anand Raje spoke about the industry requirements related to IoT and how to get involved with core technologies to leverage future outcomes that will help in changing the Indian landscape in the technological sector.
