IIIT Naya Raipur is conducting a 45-day Summer Vocational Training/Internship
Program at the IIIT Naya Raipur campus, during the summer break of 2025. The
Vocational Training Programme (VT) was formally inaugurated on May 26, 2025.
This training programme has been specifically designed to impart professional skills
to engineering graduates from the regional institutes of Chhattisgarh, where access
to expert professionals and well-equipped scientific laboratories is limited. The
programme aims to empower students with practical exposure to emerging
technologies and enhance their employability by bridging the gap between academic
knowledge and industry requirements.
The inauguration ceremony began with the opening address by the Program
Coordinator, Dr. Anurag Singh, who shared the genesis behind the program and how
it was conceptualised. He further briefed the participants about the different activities
planned under the program for the next 45 days. Dr. Santosh Kumar, another track
coordinator of the program, highlighted the growing impact of Generative Artificial
Intelligence (AI) and its applications in various aspects of daily life. This was followed
by address by Professor K.G. Srinivasa, Dean (Academics), who highlighted the
importance of the VT programme in shaping the students’ problem-solving abilities
and preparing them for future professional challenges. He urged students to focus on
learning and utilize this programme to unlock future career opportunities. Dr.
Mithilesh Kumar Chaube, Dean (Research and Innovation), IIIT-Naya Raipur,
emphasized the core values and learning outcomes associated with emerging trends
and technologies. He encouraged the participants to make the most of this
opportunity and wished them a successful future ahead. Dr. P.P. Paltani, Former
Dean (R&I), stressed the value of summer internships and encouraged students to
utilize their vacation time wisely to learn new skills that can significantly enhance
their employability.
The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from students from various
institutes across the state. The VT programme marks a significant step by IIIT-Naya
Raipur in building capacity and nurturing technical talent among aspiring engineers
from the region.