PM Modi to inaugurate CIIIT Manipur on January 4

The Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for ‘Centre for Invention, Innovation, Incubation and Training (CIIIT)’ which is to be built in the state, on January 4, 2022. The project is worth about Rs 200 crore and will provide a boost to the Information Technology (IT) sector, besides creating employment opportunities in the state.

Tata Technologies Ltd (TTL) has collaborated with the Manipur government to transform technical training and encourage entrepreneurship and innovation in the State.

The two parties have entered into a memorandum of agreement (MoA) for a period of three years for this purpose.

CIIIT is expected to bring qualitative improvements in the field of engineering education and will cater to industry requirements of making available job-ready engineers.

This project will improve the availability of advanced skills required across the manufacturing value chain in Manipur thereby incentivising businesses to invest in Manipur and create jobs.

N Biren Singh, CM, Manipur speaking about the collaboration with TTL said, “ We want Manipur to be at the forefront of the technology revolution that is taking place. Through our collaboration with Tata Technologies, we aim to create the best of its kind CIIIT that will empower the youth of Manipur and create better employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for them,".

The centre would be spread across approximately 20,000 square-feet and will showcase the latest infrastructure, tools, and technologies.

Digital transformation of manufacturing and production, besides other related sectors and value creation processes, robotics, 3D printing and electric vehicle design will be conducted here.

With the aim of boosting the Covid related infrastructure in the state, the Prime Minister will inaugurate ‘200 Bedded Covid Hospital at Kiyamgei’ which has been set up at a cost of about Rs 37 crore in collaboration with DRDO.