IIT Madras launches finishing school to bridge skills gap

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UDYOG Program Overview":"The UDYOG program is a three-stage training pathway, starting with three months of online learning and ending with a four-week hands-on training at the institute's Biofoundry. The program is designed to equip students with practical skills and competencies required by the biotechnology and biomanufacturing sectors.","

Training Pathway":"The first stage involves three months of online learning delivered through the Centre for Outreach and Digital Education (CODE), supplemented by lectures from industry experts. The second stage is a four-week intensive hands-on training programme at the institute's Biofoundry, which introduces students to laboratory processes and manufacturing workflows.","

Industry Partnerships":"Following the training, selected participants will have opportunities to engage with industry partners and participate in interviews for long-term internships, providing a potential pathway from academic learning to workplace experience. IIT Madras director V Kamakoti emphasizes the importance of AI in academia and industry.","

Eligibility":"The program is open to students in pre-final-year and final-year pursuing BTech, MTech, and MSc degrees in biotechnology and allied disciplines across all colleges and institutes in India."}