IN-SPACe partners with 2 varsities for skill development

Ahmedabad: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) in Ahmedabad, working under the department of space, on Friday signed two MoUs with state-based universities for expanding the space sector.According to a release by IN-SPACe, the MoUs took place with Kaushalya–The Skill University (KSU), Ahmedabad, and the New Age Makers Institute of Technology (Namtech), Gandhinagar."This collaboration aims to support the growth of India's space ecosystem through focused promotional initiatives and skill development programmes. By strengthening curriculum design and expanding academic outreach, it seeks to improve workforce readiness across students, academia and non-governmental entities (NGEs), while building a strong pipeline of talent for the evolving space sector," said an official.Under the MoUs, IN-SPACe will work closely with both institutions to identify key areas of cooperation, recommend and support the introduction of relevant academic courses, and connect students and institutions with emerging players in the space ecosystem. The MoU is for a period of three years.