Cyient Foundation and SIDBI Launch AI Skills Center in Nagaland
Filing Summary
Cyient Foundation, in partnership with SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation, has launched an AI & Future Skills Center of Excellence in Nagaland. The center, located at the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre in Dimapur, aims to enhance AI-driven skills and employability in the North-East region of India. The initiative, supported by SIDBI’s funding, will offer programs in AI, software coding, and robotics. The center is expected to train 200-240 youth annually, with a significant portion finding employment or becoming self-employed shortly after course completion.
Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of Cyient Ltd., in collaboration with the SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation, has announced the establishment of an AI & Future Skills Center of Excellence at the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre in Dimapur. The center aims to enhance AI-driven skilling and employability in India’s North-East region, focusing on empowering local youth with digital and technological skills. The inauguration was attended by Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, and other dignitaries.
The initiative is supported through a CSR partnership with the SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation, which has provided funding for infrastructure, AI simulation labs, and digital classrooms at the center. The financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed in the filing. The center will offer AI-integrated skilling programs across various domains, including handloom and handicraft, AI, software coding, and robotics. These programs aim to bridge employability gaps and promote entrepreneurship in the region.
The Center of Excellence will serve as a hub for digital inclusion, offering training programs designed to equip youth with future-ready skills. The programs will include faculty training, AI-based curriculum integration, and market linkage opportunities. The center 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 initiative aligns with national missions such as Digital India, Skill India, and Viksit Bharat 2047, aiming to equip India’s workforce with advanced technology capabilities while fostering regional economic resilience. The project reflects Cyient Foundation’s vision of empowering youth with future-ready skills and creating pathways to inclusive growth.
The Cyient Foundation conceptualized, designed, and executed the project as the Program Management and Implementation Partner. The foundation has a history of driving sustainable social impact through initiatives in education, digital literacy, healthcare, and skill development. It has digitized over 120 government schools, reaching more than 35,000 students with digital literacy programs. Additionally, the foundation has trained over 2,000 rural women annually for sustainable employment.
SIDBI Swavalamban Foundation is committed to building a digitally skilled and self-reliant India. By supporting the AI & Future Skills Center of Excellence in Nagaland, SIDBI aims to advance inclusive skill development and entrepreneurship in one of India’s promising regions. The collaboration with Cyient Foundation and NITI Aayog aims to create a scalable model for technology-led livelihood generation.
Cyient Ltd. is a global engineering and technology solutions company. It focuses on providing innovative solutions that leverage digital technologies to solve complex business challenges. The company is committed to driving sustainable growth and creating value for its stakeholders through strategic initiatives and partnerships.