MEPZ SEZ and C-DAC Signs MoU to Bridge the Digital Skill Gap

Current Context: On June 27, 2025, the MEPZ Special Economic Zone (SEZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with C-DAC at the Tech-Verse 2025 event in New Delhi.

Aim

• To bridge the digital skill gap across the Tamil Nadu, Andaman, and Puducherry (TAP) region
• Aligned with Skill India and Digital India missions

Key Highlights

• Establishment of a dedicated IT Skill Development Centre within MEPZ SEZ.
• Training in High-Performance Computing (HPC), AI, IoT, Drone Tech, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity.
• Structured capacity-building programs for SEZ personnel to stay aligned with evolving tech trends.
• Focus on practical, industry-relevant training to enhance employability and create a tech-empowered workforce.

Question:

Q.1 The collaboration between MEPZ SEZ and C-DAC is aligned with which national missions?
a) Make in India and Ujjwala Yojana
b) Skill India and Digital India
c) Swachh Bharat and PM-KUSUM
d) Start-up India and Stand-up India

Answer: b) The MoU supports the goals of Skill India by enhancing digital competencies, and Digital India by promoting technological empowerment.