Assam inks industry–academia pact at India Industrial Fair to boost job-ready skills

Guwahati: In major step towards bridging the gap between education and industry, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam, and Laghu Udyog Bharati (LUB) – Purvottar Prant during the inauguration of the 13th India Industrial Fair (IIF 2025 – Udyam) at the Veterinary College Ground, Khanapara, Guwahati.

Shobha Karandlaje, Minister of State Union Ministry of MSME and Bimal Borah, HMinister of Industries & Commerce, Assam, along with senior government officials, industry leaders, and educationists.

This collaboration aims to strengthen Industry–Academia linkages and provide engineering and technical students with direct exposure to real-world industrial environments through internships, live projects, industrial visits, and start-up mentorship. The initiative will also help align academic learning with the evolving needs of the industrial sector.


Laghu Udyog Bharati – Purvottar Prant represents over 850 industries across Assam and the Northeastern Region, covering sectors like Food Processing, Plastics, Rubber, Electrical & Electronics, Engineering, Renewable Energy, Pharmaceuticals, Printing & Packaging, Handloom & Handicrafts, Furniture, Waste Management, and Agro-based industries. This broad industrial network will enable students to benefit from practical learning opportunities close to their institutions, ensuring inclusion across all districts of Assam.

Partha Pratim Pathak, President of LUB – Purvottar Prant, said: “This MoU marks a new chapter for Assam’s youth. For the first time, technical education will be directly connected with industries spread across every corner of our state. Students will not only learn theories in classrooms but will now get hands-on exposure to how industries function, what technologies they use, and what skills are needed to thrive in today’s world. It is a step toward transforming education into employability and innovation into entrepreneurship — in the true spirit of Atmanirbhar Assam and Atmanirbhar Bharat.”

Pramod Kumar Mour, General Secretary of LUB – Purvottar Prant, added that this partnership will make technical education more practical, industry-driven, and skill-oriented, empowering students to become the driving force behind Assam’s industrial future.