LTM ties up with IIT-Kharagpur to upskill workforce in artificial intelligence

Larsen & Toubro Group firm LTM has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur to design deep-dive training programmes for its workforce, aimed at enhancing skills in artificial intelligence and related technology areas.

The partnership brings together LTM's industry expertise and IIT-Kharagpur's academic and research capabilities to build future-ready AI capabilities through targeted learning programmes, hands-on workshops, and collaborative research initiatives, the company said in a statement.

The collaboration is focused on systematically upskilling and reskilling employees to meet evolving industry and client demands, it said.


"Continuous skill development is essential to ensure our workforce remains relevant, resilient, and prepared to operate effectively in an AI-driven, rapidly changing technology landscape," said Gururaj Deshpande, Chief Delivery Officer, LTM.

IIT-Kharagpur Head of Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Niloy Ganguly, said the partnership would allow the institute to extend its academic expertise into industry-relevant contexts.

"We look forward to working closely with LTM to create and offer meaningful learning programmes and research opportunities in artificial intelligence and related domains," he added.