Cyient Foundation, in partnership with the Nagaland Tool Room & Training Centre (NTTC), has launched the
Cyient AI & Future Skills Center of Excellence (CoE) in Dimapur on Nov 15, 2025. The Center was inaugurated by
Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Honorable Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Government of India.
This CoE blends Nagaland’s traditional strengths with cutting-edge technologies, creating a powerful platform where heritage meets innovation. Designed as part of Cyient Foundation’s CSR mission, the initiative aims to make technology a force for social good and expand opportunities for youth and artisans in the region.
What the CoE Offers
- Handloom & Handicraft (AI-Enabled)
- AI-assisted digital design
- Product visualization tools
- E-commerce and market linkages
Empowering artisans to preserve tradition while reaching new markets.
- AI, Coding & Robotics
- Foundational and advanced coding
- Hands-on robotics
- Exposure to AI tools and automation
Preparing young learners for India’s evolving digital economy.
A Model for Inclusive Skilling
- 200–240 trainees annually
- 75% job or self-employment placement within three months
- AI-based curriculum and faculty development for long-term sustainability
The CoE is designed to be a replicable, technology-led livelihoods model for Nagaland, the North-East, and other underserved regions.
