Newdelhi:11/8/25:In a significant move towards creating industry-ready skilled manpower, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) today signed strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with four global technology leaders: Ericsson India Pvt. Ltd., Qualcomm Technologies Inc., Cisco Systems, and Nokia Solutions and Networks India Pvt. Ltd. in the presence of Union Minister of Communications and DoNER, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia,
Aimed at accelerating India’s digital transformation and strengthening the skilling ecosystem, these partnerships will roll out advanced training initiatives in 5G, AI/ML, networking, and digital technologies at BSNL’s apex training institute, Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT) in Jabalpur.
This development is a step towards a broader plan by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, to establish a Telecom Innovation, Research and Training Centre (TIRTC) at BRBRAITT. Envisioned as an industry-led national hub, TIRTC will focus on developing telecom-specific R&D talent and a future-ready workforce, aligning with the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of Skill India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. TIRTC will also support product innovation, prototyping, and telecom entrepreneurship in the long term.
The MoUs signing ceremony, held in New Delhi, was witnessed by dignitaries, including Shri. Rakesh Singh, PWD Minister, Government of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Ashish Dubey, Member of Parliament (Jabalpur, MP), Secretary (Telecom), Dr. Neeraj Mittal, senior officials from the DoT, BSNL leadership, and representatives from partner companies.
MoUs were signed by Shri A. Robert J. Ravi, MD, BSNL with Shri Tarun Chhabra, Country Head, Nokia India; Shri Harish Krishnan, MD & Chief Policy officer, CISCO; Shri Nitin Bansal, MD, India Head Network Solutions, South East Asia, Oceania & India, ERICSSON India; Shri Savi Soni, President, Qualcomm India.