Pradhan Unveils SWAYAM Plus Platform for Skill Development

Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, launched the ‘SWAYAM Plus’ platform on February 27. Developed collaboratively with industry leaders such as L&T, Microsoft, and CISCO, SWAYAM Plus offers employability and professional development-focused programs. Operated by the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), the platform seeks to enhance the employability of college students and lifelong learners through industry-academia partnerships. Programs cover various sectors including manufacturing, energy, computer science, engineering, IT, management studies, healthcare, hospitality, tourism, and Indian knowledge systems.