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Sikkim Partners with Infosys to Boost Digital Skills and Employment Opportunities
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News18•07-10-2026, 18:15
Sikkim Partners with Infosys to Boost Digital Skills and Employment Opportunities
- •The Sikkim government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Infosys Ltd to enhance digital learning and employment opportunities for youth and women.
- •Students and learners across the state will receive free access to the Infosys Springboard platform for courses in emerging technologies, vocational training, and entrepreneurship.
- •The Infosys Springboard Job Marketplace will provide local learners with access to internships, employment, career guidance, and industry connections.
- •Specialized learning pathways will focus on empowering women and adolescent girls through digital technology, financial literacy, and career readiness.
- •The initiative is part of the Sikkim INSPIRES programme, which is supported by the World Bank to improve livelihoods and market-oriented skills in the state.
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The Sikkim government partnered with Infosys Ltd to expand access to digital learning, industry-oriented skills, and employment opportunities for youth and women in the state.
Learners across Sikkim will receive free access to Infosys Springboard, a digital learning and skilling platform offering courses in emerging technologies, vocational training, entrepreneurship, and employability, along with certifications and virtual learning resources.
The initiative is aligned with Sikkim INSPIRES, the state's flagship program supported by the World Bank, which aims to improve economic opportunities and livelihoods for women and youth through market-oriented skilling and employment interventions.
