यह यात्रा 6 अक्टूबर से 13 नवंबर 2025 तक चलेगी और इसमें 7 राज्यों के 15 शहरों के 29 संस्थान शामिल होंगे। इस यात्रा का मुख्य उद्देश्य ‘ओपन एक्सेस’ और ‘ओपन साइंस’ को बढ़ावा देना, शोध की ईमानदारी को मजबूत करना, ई-बुक्स के उपयोग को प्रोत्साहित करना, संपादकीय बोर्ड के सदस्यों की भर्ती में सहायता करना और शोध में विविधता व समावेशिता को बढ़ावा देना है।
इस अवसर पर बोलते हुए, स्प्रिंगर नेचर इंडिया के प्रबंध निदेशक वेंकटेश सर्वसिद्धि ने कहा, “इंडिया रिसर्च टूर 2025 में पूर्वोत्तर भारत को शामिल करना न केवल एक सुनियोजित निर्णय है, बल्कि आवश्यक कदम भी है। भारत को यदि वास्तव में समावेशी और वैश्विक स्तर पर प्रतिस्पर्धी शोध परिणाम हासिल करने हैं, तो हर क्षेत्र- विशेष रूप से पूर्वोत्तर जैसे अद्वितीय दृष्टिकोण वाले क्षेत्रों को समान आवाज़ और अवसर मिलना चाहिए। आईआईटी गुवाहाटी और ओ.के.डी. संस्थान इस क्षेत्र की प्रतिभा और क्षमता के उत्कृष्ट उदाहरण हैं। इस संवाद के माध्यम से हमारा उद्देश्य यहाँ के शोधकर्ताओं को उपकरण, प्रशिक्षण और वैश्विक दृश्यता प्रदान करना है, जिससे वे राष्ट्रीय और अंतरराष्ट्रीय शोध पारिस्थितिकी तंत्र से और अधिक सशक्त रूप से जुड़ सकें।”

भारत का पूर्वोत्तर क्षेत्र, अपनी विविध समुदायों, विशिष्ट सामाजिक-आर्थिक चुनौतियों और समृद्ध प्राकृतिक संसाधनों के साथ, शोध आधारित विकास और नवाचार की अपार संभावनाएँ रखता है। इस क्षेत्र के प्रमुख संस्थानों को इंडिया रिसर्च टूर 2025 में शामिल किया जाना, स्प्रिंगर नेचर और शिक्षा मंत्रालय की इस साझा प्रतिबद्धता को दर्शाता है कि भारत के हर हिस्से, विशेष रूप से वे क्षेत्र जो अब तक राष्ट्रीय शोध परिदृश्य में अपेक्षाकृत कम प्रतिनिधित्व रखते आए हैं, को ज्ञान तक समान पहुँच और शोधकर्ताओं को सशक्त बनाने के अवसर प्रदान किए जाएँ।

इंडिया रिसर्च टूर 2025 के मुख्य स्तंभ:
• ओपन एक्सेस (Open Access) को बढ़ावा देना और वन नेशन, वन सब्सक्रिप्शन (ONOS) पहल के प्रति जागरूकता बढ़ाना।
• रिसर्च इंटीग्रिटी (शोध की सत्यनिष्ठा) और प्रकाशन क्षेत्र में आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस (AI) की भूमिका पर चर्चाओं को प्रोत्साहित करना।
• ‘हर रिसर्च, आवर फ्युचर’और ‘रिसर्च एंबेसडर प्रोग्राम’ जैसे पहलों के माध्यम से विविधता और समावेशन (Diversity and Inclusion) को बढ़ावा देना।
• ज्ञान के लोकतांत्रिकरण और उसकी सुलभता को सुदृढ़ बनाकर संयुक्त राष्ट्र के सतत विकास लक्ष्यों (UN SDGs) का समर्थन करना।

इंटरैक्टिव चर्चाओं और कार्यशालाओं के माध्यम से, इस टूर ने यह खोजा कि इन संस्थानों के शोधकर्ता ओपन साइंस, शोध अखंडता और अंतरविषयक सहयोग के जरिए क्षेत्रीय और राष्ट्रीय विकास में कैसे योगदान दे सकते हैं। सत्रों के दौरान, समावेशी और सतत शोध प्रथाओं को आगे बढ़ाने के लिए वन नेशन वन सब्सक्रिप्शन (ONOS), ओपन एक्सेस (Open Access) और हर रिसर्च, आवर फ्यूचर (Her Research, Our Future) जैसी पहलों से मिलने वाले अवसरों पर भी विशेष रूप से प्रकाश डाला गया।

इंडिया रिसर्च टूर 2025 अब तक उत्तर प्रदेश, बिहार, झारखंड और पश्चिम बंगाल के कई संस्थानों का दौरा कर चुका है। अब यह टूर अरुणाचल प्रदेश की ओर बढ़ रहा है। यह कदम स्प्रिंगर नेचर की उस प्रतिबद्धता को और मजबूत करता है, जिसके तहत वह पूरे भारत में ज्ञान को सबके लिए सुलभ बनाना, शोधकर्ताओं को सशक्त करना, और नैतिक व असरदार शोध की संस्कृति को बढ़ावा देना चाहता है।

स्प्रिंगर नेचर के बारे में:

स्प्रिंगर नेचर दुनिया के प्रमुख शोध प्रकाशकों में से एक है। हम सबसे बड़ी संख्या में जर्नल और किताबें प्रकाशित करते हैं और ओपन रिसर्च में अग्रणी हैं। अपने प्रमुख ब्रांड्स के माध्यम से, जो 180 से अधिक वर्षों से भरोसेमंद हैं, हम तकनीक-सक्षम उत्पाद, प्लेटफॉर्म और सेवाएँ प्रदान करते हैं जो शोधकर्ताओं को नए विचार खोजने और अपनी खोजें साझा करने में मदद करती हैं, स्वास्थ्य पेशेवरों को चिकित्सा विज्ञान के अग्रिम पायदान पर बने रहने में सहयोग करती हैं, और शिक्षकों को शिक्षा को आगे बढ़ाने में सक्षम बनाती हैं। हमें गर्व है कि हम प्रगति का हिस्सा हैं, अपने सेवा किए जाने वाले समुदायों के साथ मिलकर ज्ञान साझा करने और दुनिया में समझ बढ़ाने का काम कर रहे हैं।

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The hackathon, focused on the theme, ‘Detecting Loan Defaulters and Tracking Them in the Digital Ecosystem’ was hosted by SBI, at IIT Guwahati. Over a span of 90 days, participating teams worked intensively on developing solutions and prototypes, showcasing the spirit of entrepreneurship and problem-solving.

Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, DFS congratulated the winners and commended SBI-IIT Guwahati partnership for inspiring young innovators. Speaking at the event, he emphasised the goal of fostering entrepreneurial talent and collaboration between students and banks. Stressing upon the importance of continuous innovation, cybersecurity, and supporting startups to strengthen the financial sector, he envisioned India’s growth by 2047, emphasising on the vital role to be played by the financial sector. He thanked SBI and the organisers and encouraged students to aim higher and wished them success for future competitions.

Shri CS Setty, Chairman, SBI, said, “SBI is proud to collaborate with the Department of Financial Services and IIT Guwahati in promoting fintech and startups. Our technological advancement such as YONO and UPI, along with incubation initiatives for MSME lending and cybersecurity, reflect our commitment to driving India’s tech and financial growth. Industry-academia collaboration is essential to build future-ready solutions, and initiatives like FINNOVATION are vital in fostering that ecosystem. I congratulate all the winners and urge them to continue innovating for India’s financial future”.

The event concluded with a strong message of encouragement to young innovators, reaffirming the role of hackathons like “FINNOVATION” in shaping India’s digital and financial future.

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The hackathon, focused on the theme, ‘Detecting Loan Defaulters and Tracking Them in the Digital Ecosystem’ was hosted by SBI, at IIT Guwahati. Over a span of 90 days, participating teams worked intensively on developing solutions and prototypes, showcasing the spirit of entrepreneurship and problem-solving.

Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, DFS congratulated the winners and commended SBI-IIT Guwahati partnership for inspiring young innovators. Speaking at the event, he emphasised the goal of fostering entrepreneurial talent and collaboration between students and banks. Stressing upon the importance of continuous innovation, cybersecurity, and supporting startups to strengthen the financial sector, he envisioned India’s growth by 2047, emphasising on the vital role to be played by the financial sector. He thanked SBI and the organisers and encouraged students to aim higher and wished them success for future competitions.

Shri CS Setty, Chairman, SBI, said, “SBI is proud to collaborate with the Department of Financial Services and IIT Guwahati in promoting fintech and startups. Our technological advancement such as YONO and UPI, along with incubation initiatives for MSME lending and cybersecurity, reflect our commitment to driving India’s tech and financial growth. Industry-academia collaboration is essential to build future-ready solutions, and initiatives like FINNOVATION are vital in fostering that ecosystem. I congratulate all the winners and urge them to continue innovating for India’s financial future”.

The event concluded with a strong message of encouragement to young innovators, reaffirming the role of hackathons like “FINNOVATION” in shaping India’s digital and financial future.

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Bengaluru, February 17, 2025: In response to India’s urgent need for skilled tech professionals, Emeritus, a global leader in delivering accessible and affordable high-quality education, has launched a line of Tech Certifications, particularly for mid to senior professionals aiming to deepen their expertise in deep tech and leapfrog in their career trajectories. This offering, beginning with the Advanced Certification in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) designed in collaboration with E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati and IBM, offers cutting-edge specialisations across essential technology areas.

These certifications are for mid-to-senior professionals working in fields like IT/ITES, BFSI, consulting, FMCG, media and entertainment, and e-commerce sectors among others. Early professionals looking to transition to AI & ML roles, as well as senior non-technical professionals keen to integrate AI into their domains, will also benefit from the certifications.

This programme is designed for professionals seeking to harness the power of AI and ML to drive innovation and solve complex problems. Whether you’re a technical professional looking to deepen your expertise or a non-technical leader aiming to understand AI’s potential, this programme is tailored to your needs. It is particularly suitable for data scientists and machine learning engineers who want to advance their skills in cutting-edge AI and ML techniques and tools.

Software engineers can transition into AI/ML roles or enhance existing projects, while business analysts and consultants can drive data-driven decision-making. Product managers and owners can integrate AI/ML into strategies, and leaders can grasp its strategic impact on innovation and competitiveness.

These certifications stand out with an advanced, up-to-date curriculum addressing the evolving tech landscape. They incorporate tools like ChatGPT, OpenAI, and emerging topics such as cybersecurity, IoT, Generative AI, NLP, and Computer Vision. The programme also includes specialisations in explainable AI, cloud computing, and no-code solutions, equipping professionals with a comprehensive tech skill set.

The certification’s curriculum, developed by industry experts, prepares professionals to apply their skills directly in high-demand roles. For graduates or early career professionals opting for the certificate programmes, the curriculum will help with readiness to contribute effectively to the evolving tech landscape right after completion of the programme.

India’s AI market alone is projected to grow to $17 billion by 2027, creating significant employment opportunities, according to a 2024 report by IT industry apex body NASSCOM and Boston Consulting Group (BCG). Yet, the Indian market faces a 51% demand-supply gap in AI and ML talent, with only 416,000 professionals available to meet the current demand of 629,000, as noted in a 2023 report by NASSCOM. By addressing this demand gap with the latest tech insights, the Emeritus certification provides an essential career advantage to Indian professionals.

“In a world of rapid technological advancements, upskilling is no longer optional—it’s essential,” said Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, Head India & APAC, Emeritus. “Our partnership with E&ICT Academy IIT Guwahati and IBM brings together premier academic and industry expertise to offer a one-of-a-kind learning experience, empowering professionals with the practical, industry-aligned skills required to lead in deep tech. India has always been at the forefront of tech innovation, and we’re proud to contribute to preparing India’s talent for the demands of the future tech landscape,” he added.

Programme Highlights:

●        Most Advanced and Up-to-date Curriculum: The curriculum covers emerging topics such as Generative AI, NLP, IoT, cybersecurity, and Computer Vision, delivering the latest in tech developments to keep professionals highly relevant in the workforce

●        Hands-On Industry Tools and Libraries: Participants engage with over 35 industry-standard tools and libraries, enabling the practical application of skills in real-world environments

●        Live Training: The programme will facilitate live lessons from the faculty of IIT Guwahati along with industry veterans.

●       Professional IBM Certifications: Upon completion of the programme, successful learners will be provided with three professional IBM certifications to make them industry ready

●       Optional Campus Immersion: The programme includes an option for on-campus learning at IIT Guwahati (no learning will take place during the programme, some sessions can be arranged after the course completion), enriching the educational experience

This industry-first certification series is crafted as a continuous learning pathway to meet the dynamic needs of the tech sector, with plans to expand into data science, cloud computing, and cybersecurity—reinforcing Emeritus’ role as a leader in innovative, industry-focused education in India.

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Bengaluru, January 20, 2025: As India emerges as a global leader in adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technological advancements, a staggering 70% of professionals are actively seeking to upskill to stay relevant in this rapidly evolving landscape, as per a recent Global Labor Market Conference (GLMC) survey. Yet, the Indian market faces a 51% demand-supply gap in AI and ML talent, with only 416,000 professionals available to meet the current demand of 629,000 as per Nasscom’s State of Data Science & AI Skills in India 2023 report. In response to address this skills shortage through upskilling, Emeritus, a global leader in delivering accessible and affordable high-quality education, has announced the launch of three advanced technical certificate programmes in collaboration with IITM Pravartak(a technological hub of IIT Madras), E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, and IBM, aimed at empowering professionals to lead in these high-growth areas.

The Advanced Certification Programme in Data Science and Business Analytics with Generative AI by E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, and IBM offers a Generative AI-infused curriculum featuring the latest tools like ChatGPT-4 to address real-world business challenges. With specialisations in Business Analytics or Generative AI for Data Science, this programme equips participants to make data-backed decisions, unlock leadership opportunities, and thrive on a global stage. Ideal for data analysts, tech professionals, and business leaders, it provides hands-on training with in-demand tools like Python and Power BI, while enabling learners to build GitHub portfolios and apply data science techniques on Kaggle, ensuring they are industry-ready to solve complex problems.

The Advanced Certificate Programme in Applied Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning by IITM Pravartak(technological hub of IIT Madras), funded by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, empowers professionals to leverage AI and ML technologies to drive impactful business solutions. Spanning 11 months, the programme focuses on deep mathematical foundations, practical applications of Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and real-world use cases to tackle industry challenges. Participants will gain hands-on experience with 35+ tools and libraries, including TensorFlow and PyTorch, through recorded sessions and masterclasses with IIT Madras faculty, optional campus immersion at IIT Madras Research Park, industry-led projects, and IBM certifications. The programme enables learners to build GitHub and Kaggle portfolios, positioning them as sought-after talent in the competitive AI/ML landscape. Ideal for data scientists, software engineers, business analysts, product managers, and executives, this programme equips learners to lead AI/ML initiatives helping them stay ahead of emerging technology trends.

The Advanced Certification Programme in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AIML) by E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, and IBM, redefines professional upskilling in deep tech. This premier programme delivers hands-on experience with cutting-edge tools and technologies, including Generative AI, NLP, IoT, cybersecurity, and Computer Vision, ensuring participants are equipped to tackle the future of AI. With masterclasses from IIT faculty and industry experts, three coveted IBM certifications, and an optional campus immersion at IIT Guwahati, the certification empowers professionals to transition into high-impact AI roles. Designed to address India’s AI talent gap, this programme is a game-changer for data scientists, software engineers, business analysts, and leaders, enabling them to drive innovation and lead transformative AI initiatives with confidence. This programme offers dual specialisations, allowing learners to choose from Cybersecurity, No-Code, Cloud Computing, IoT, and Explainable AI (XAI).

Avnish Singhal, Executive Vice President, Head India & APAC, Emeritus, said, “As technology continues to advance, the key to thriving lies in the ability to adapt and lead. Our collaboration with E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, IITM Pravartak and IBM brings forward a new era of advanced technical programmes that focus on deep, specialized expertise in AI, machine learning, and other transformative technologies. These programmes are designed not only to equip professionals with cutting-edge skills but to empower them to lead the charge in the deep tech revolution. We’re excited to offer a pathway that enables professionals to stay ahead, innovate, and redefine industries.”

“The rapid pace of technological advancements is outpacing the skills available in the workforce,” said Ankit Kumar, Regional Director – Product, Emeritus. “Through our partnership with IITM Pravartak, E&ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, and IBM, Emeritus is committed to closing this critical skills gap by offering comprehensive, advanced certifications in AI and deep tech fields. Our programmes are crafted to ensure that professionals not only master emerging technologies but become leaders capable of steering industry transformation and driving business success.”

As India solidifies its position as a global technology hub, bridging the skills gap has become essential to sustain the momentum of innovation and growth. In line with this vision, Emeritus has launched these advanced technical certifications empowering India’s workforce with practical, future-ready skills.

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