Odisha CM thanks PM Modi and Vaishnaw for establishing NIELIT Centre in Balasore
Bhubaneswar, Oct 3 (UNI) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi today expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for their support in strengthening digital skills in the state.
In a post on X, Majhi said the establishment of the NIELIT Centre in Balasore is a matter of pride for Odisha and will open new avenues of learning and employment for the youth.
He said the Centre will benefit students from across the state, helping them gain expertise in emerging technologies and contribute to Odisha’s growing IT ecosystem.
The Chief Minister added that Odisha is committed to partnering in this transformative journey and building a digitally empowered future for its youth.
Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT, and Information & Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw yesterday inaugurated five new NIELIT Centres at Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Balasore (Odisha), Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), Daman (Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu), and Lunglei (Mizoram).
The newly launched NIELIT Digital University (NDU) platform aims to democratise access to high-quality digital education.
It will offer industry-focused programs in niche technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Semiconductors, and allied fields, along with flexible digital learning modes and virtual labs to equip youth with future-ready skills.
