New Delhi, May 2 (KNN) The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) to launch ISRO Technical Training Programme. 

The MoU was signed by Rajesh Aggarwal, secretary, MSDE and S Somanath, secretary, Department of Space and chairman ISRO.

Under the programme, more than 4000 ISRO technical employees would be trained over the course of the next five years. The programme is aimed at creating a formal framework for short-term courses to provide training for skill development and capacity building. The training would be imparted at the National Skill Training Institutes (NSTI) under MSDE located across India.

The objective of the training programme is to boost the skills of various technical staff working across ISRO centres and units under the Department of Space (DOS). With the help of MSDE and its state-of-the-art training institutes across the country, the programme would impart training in specific disciplines to upgrade employees' skill sets as per the latest industry trends and requirements. 

Under the MoU, ISRO will jointly work with MSDE and associated NSTI to prepare a detailed training calendar, training curriculum, and syllabus to accomplish the larger objectives of the programme. ISRO will provide trainee kits to the trainees.

MSDE will also be responsible for the overall management and complete supervision of the programme for its successful execution. (KNN Bureau)

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