02/10/2025
India Launches NIELIT Digital University Today Empowering Youth with Future-Ready Skills
On this historic day, October 2, 2025, Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the NIELIT Digital University (NDU) in New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India's digital education landscape.
The NDU platform aims to democratize access to high-quality digital education by offering industry-focused programs in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Semiconductors, and allied fields. These programs are designed to equip youth with the skills necessary to thrive in the evolving digital economy.
In addition to the university launch, five new NIELIT Centres were virtually inaugurated in:
Muzaffarpur, Bihar
Balasore, Odisha
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh
Daman (Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu)
Lunglei, Mizoram
These centres will play a pivotal role in expanding the reach of digital education across the nation.
The inauguration event featured a panel discussion on the "Role of AI in Digitization of Education", bringing together eminent experts from academia and industry. Additionally, top-performing students from the DevSecOps course, jointly conducted by NIELIT and Kyndryl, were felicitated for their outstanding achievements.
Over 1,500 participants, including NIELIT students from across India, academicians, and technological experts, attended the event, underscoring the national enthusiasm for this transformative initiative.
With the launch of NDU, India takes a significant step towards bridging the digital skills gap and empowering its youth to lead in the global digital economy.