Samsung Innovation Campus Strengthens Future-Tech Skilling In Andhra

Gurugram : A series of felicitation ceremonies held in Visakhapatnam recently highlighted the growing focus on future-ready technology education for students in Andhra Pradesh. As part of the Samsung Innovation Campus programme, 750 students from two engineering institutions were certified this year, reflecting a broader push to equip young people with industry-relevant digital skills.

The first ceremony took place on December 12 at Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology, Visakhapatnam, where 500 students were felicitated. Of these, 250 had completed training in Artificial Intelligence, while another 250 were certified in Coding and Programming. The event was attended by Dr. B. Ravi Kiran, MBBS & ACP – Cyber Crime CID, Dr. Sudhakar Jyothula, Principal of Vignan College, and Saroj Apato, Vice President – Strategic Partnerships at the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India.

On the same day, a second felicitation ceremony was held at DIET College, Visakhapatnam, where 250 students received certificates after completing specialised training in Artificial Intelligence. The event was graced by Dadi Ratnakar Garu, Chairman of DIET College, Dr. Rugada Vaikunta Rao, Principal of the college, and Saroj Apato from ESSCI. Speakers at both events congratulated the students and underscored the role of advanced digital skills in creating employment opportunities and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.

The Samsung Innovation Campus initiative, led by Samsung, focuses on training students in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Big Data, and Coding and Programming. The programme is aligned with national priorities under the Skill India and Digital India missions and is being scaled up significantly, with plans to train 20,000 students across 10 states in 2025. A strong emphasis is also placed on inclusion, with women accounting for 42 percent of participants across the country.

The training is delivered in collaboration with accredited partners under the Electronics Sector Skills Council of India and the Telecom Sector Skills Council of India, combining technical education with soft-skills development and placement readiness. Special attention is given to students from semi-urban and aspirational districts, ensuring wider access to quality technology education.

Alongside this initiative, programmes such as Samsung Solve for Tomorrow and DOST continue to support pathways for employment and innovation, contributing to the development of a digitally skilled workforce and strengthening India’s long-term talent ecosystem.