The Hub was launched by Nirmala Sitharaman, Honorable Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in the presence of Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman, Cyient.

The Cyient AI & Future Skills Hub will empower youth, women, farmers, self-help groups and local entrepreneurs by offering future-ready skills aligned to emerging workforce demands and local livelihood opportunities. Designed to strengthen India’s AI-enabled rural transformation journey, the initiative supports national priorities including Digital India, Skill India and Viksit Bharat 2047, and serves as a high-impact example of how government infrastructure can be augmented through CSR partnerships to create scalable and inclusive development models.

Under this initiative, the centre has been enhanced with AI-enabled systems and smart classrooms, a 40-system computer lab, drone training equipment, high-speed connectivity, licensed and open-source AI tools, and a centralized Learning Management System that will enable structured training delivery, real-time tracking and outcome measurement. The Hub follows a value-addition approach by upgrading the existing Digital Bhavan infrastructure instead of duplicating facilities.

Through the National Skills Qualifications Framework-aligned and industry-relevant curricula, the Hub will offer three future-ready skill pathways, namely AI-Enabled Digital and IT Literacy, AI-Driven Digital Marketing and E-Commerce, and Agri-Tech and Aqua-Tech (Drone Operations). Each track will be delivered through a 12-week training model with a strong emphasis on practical learning, built around a 60 per cent hands-on and 40 per cent AI-assisted theory approach. Participants will be supported through certification and placement, or facilitated into self-employment, to ensure job readiness and sustained livelihood outcomes.

The initiative is designed to train more than 300 participants every year through structured batches. It aims to achieve a minimum 75 per cent employment or self-employment outcome, enabling participants to access income-generating opportunities in digital services, e-commerce support, CSC operations and drone-based agri services.

Commenting on the launch, Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman, Cyient Limited, said, “The Cyient AI & Future Skills Hub reflects our deep commitment to enabling rural communities to participate meaningfully in India’s digital and AI-driven growth story. By strengthening existing infrastructure and embedding AI into real livelihood pathways, we are helping rural youth and women acquire future-ready skills that translate directly into employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.”

Building on its strong track record, Cyient Foundation has successfully digitized over 120 government schools, reaching more than 35,000 students with digital literacy. Through its Adopt-a-School initiative, over 21,000 children are currently receiving quality education. Beyond education, the Foundation has also championed women’s empowerment and rural development. Each year, more than 2,000 rural women are trained for sustainable employment.

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The Center of Excellence, which was inaugurated by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Honorable Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India, in the presence of Y.Patton , Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister of Nagaland, and Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman, Cyient Limited, marks a significant milestone in India’s mission to democratize access to technology and promote inclusive growth.

As the Program Management and Implementation Partner of AI & Future Skills Center of Excellence (CoE) at the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC), Cyient Foundation conceptualized, designed, and executed the project. The CoE will offer AI-integrated skilling programs across domains such as Handloom & Handicraft; AI, Software Coding & Robotics, aimed at bridging employability gaps, promoting entrepreneurship, and fostering digital inclusion in the region.

The initiative has been supported through a CSR partnership with SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation, which has extended the funding support towards setting up the infrastructure, AI simulation labs, and digital classrooms at NTTC.

Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman, Cyient Limited, said, “India’s future depends on how effectively we empower our youth with digital and technical skills. At Cyient Foundation, we are deeply committed to making technology a force for social good. The AI & Future Skills Center of Excellence in Nagaland exemplifies our vision to bridge the digital divide, create opportunities in emerging industries, and enable every youth regardless of geography to contribute to India’s innovation story.

We are proud to collaborate with NITI Aayog in identifying need of integrating AI and emerging technologies into skilling unemployed youth in the developing states of India, we are also glad to get associated with SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation as an implementation partners on this impactful national initiative.”

Mr. Sudatta Mandal, Deputy Managing Director, SIDBI, said, “This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to building a digitally skilled and self-reliant India. By supporting the AI & Future Skills Center of Excellence in Nagaland, SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation is advancing inclusive skill development and entrepreneurship in one of India’s most promising regions. Together with Cyient Foundation and NITI Aayog, we aim to create a scalable model for technology-led livelihood generation.”

The CoE is expected to train over 200–240 youth annually, with 75% of graduates projected to find employment or become self-employed within three months of course completion. The model includes faculty training, AI-based curriculum integration, and market linkage opportunities for sustained impact.

This initiative supports national missions including Digital India, Skill India, and Viksit Bharat 2047, strengthening India’s efforts to equip its workforce with advanced technology capabilities while fostering regional economic resilience.

This initiative reflects Cyient Foundation’s larger vision of “Empowering Tomorrow Together”—equipping India’s youth with future-ready skills and creating pathways to inclusive growth. Building on its strong track record, the Foundation has digitized over 120 government schools, reaching more than 35,000 students with digital literacy programs.

Through its Adopt-a-School initiative, over 21,000 children are currently receiving quality education. Beyond education, the Foundation has also championed women’s empowerment and rural development. Each year, more than 2,000 rural women are trained for sustainable employment.

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Over the course of 12 months, the program aims to build entrepreneurial capacity through awareness sessions for 2,000 students, followed by hands-on entrepreneurship training for 1,000 selected participants. The top 100 students will then receive two months of personalized mentoring and business facilitation, including guidance on fundraising, compliance, leadership, and go-to-market strategies.

Commenting on the initiative, Krishna Deevi, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, Cyient, said, “At Cyient Foundation, we believe entrepreneurship is the cornerstone of a resilient and self-reliant India. Through this partnership with ICT Academy, we aim to nurture a generation of confident, capable, and socially conscious entrepreneurs from the grassroots. This initiative reflects our commitment to inclusive growth by bringing industry-aligned opportunities to young people in underserved regions.”

Speaking on the partnership, Suresh Babu L, Associate Vice President at ICT Academy, said, “This collaboration with Cyient Foundation is aligned with our vision of bridging the skill divide and fostering innovation at the grassroots level. We are proud to deliver a holistic entrepreneurial journey—from inspiration to incubation—for students who will go on to shape the future of India’s economy.”

The program will also see active engagement from Cyient associates, who will contribute as facilitators and mentors. The entrepreneurship development program aims to support the launch of at least 100 student-led enterprises, thereby contributing to job creation and long-term economic growth in the region.

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This achievement highlights the transformative impact of Cyient Foundation’s long-standing commitment to education. The Foundation currently supports 33 government schools across India—22 of them in Telangana—positively influencing the lives of over 20,000 children annually through holistic support in academics, infrastructure, nutrition, and sanitation.

To recognize these students’ outstanding performance, Dr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman ofCyient, facilitated the students, and heartfelt appreciation was extended to the dedicated teachers who made this success possible.

During the event, Dr. Reddy personally engaged with the students, encouraging them to pursue higher academic goals and dream big. School headmasters credited Cyient Foundation’s consistent supportfor contributing to improved pass rates and academic excellence.

“These young achievers are a powerful reminder of what becomes possible when opportunity aligns with determination. At Cyient Foundation, we are dedicated to providing children with the tools, support, and environment they need to succeed. This success is a result of the collective efforts of students, educators, our partners, and our committed CSR team. We take pride in contributing to nation-building through impactful and purposeful CSR initiatives,”Dr. Reddy said.

The celebration brought together students, parents, teachers, and volunteers in a moment of shared pride and inspiration—a reflection of Cyient Foundation’s unwavering mission to enable social progress through education.

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As part of IRO Lit Festival 2025, Cyient Foundation also supported Food 4 Thought Foundation in organizing India’s 2nd Reading Decathlon—a reading-based quiz competition in which students from 12 schools across India competed in 10 intense rounds of reading challenges, lasting over 8 hours and consisting of 200 questions, to find the next Reading Champion of India.

Food 4 Thought Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting reading habits among urban children and youth. This partnership reflects the Cyient Foundation’s commitment to fostering long-term societal development through sustainable education and literacy initiatives.

Mr. Prabhakar Atla, President and Chief Financial Officer, Cyient said, “At Cyient, we believe education is the cornerstone of societal progress. One of the core objectives of Cyient Foundation is to enable long-term societal development through sustainable programs in education and literacy.”

Mr. Atla added, “Our collaboration with Food 4 Thought Foundation reflects our shared vision of promoting reading habits, especially among urban children and youth who have access to books but may have lost interest in reading. By supporting initiatives like the Reading Decathlon, we aim to rekindle the joy of reading and empower future generations to achieve their full potential. Together, we are creating a platform that fosters intellectual curiosity and empowers future generations to achieve their potential.”

Shefali Rao, Co-Founder of the Food 4 Thought Foundation, said, “We firmly believe that a nation’s progress is to be measured not only by its GDP but also by GGP (Ghar Ghar Pustakalaya) and that fostering a culture of reading and learning is integral to shaping the citizens and leaders of tomorrow. Collaborations between Cyient Foundation and Food 4 Thought Foundation are pivotal in driving impactful reading initiatives. By inspiring young minds and engaging readers across all ages, these programs are not just promoting reading habits but also building a foundation for a more informed and empowered society.”

Various engaging parallel tracks such as the Author’s Corner, Kids Reading & Activity Corner, Storytelling Sessions, and Cozy Book Nooks provided an immersive experience, captivating readers of all ages throughout the day.

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