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Centre of Excellence Proposed at GSV to Boost Aviation & Rail Skills

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has proposed establishing a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya (GSV) to focus on high-precision manufacturing technologies crucial for aviation, railways, and marine sectors. The proposal coincided with the signing of an MoU between GSV and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to strengthen India's Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector through improved training. The collaboration will develop a three-year B.Sc. programme in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, designed to align academic learning with industry needs and regulatory standards. Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu highlighted India's robust aviation growth and the necessity for a globally skilled workforce to support expanding infrastructure and the vision of an integrated transport sector.

Key Points: Govt Proposes Centre of Excellence at GSV to Boost MRO Skills

  • Centre of Excellence for high-precision tech
  • MoU signed between GSV and DGCA
  • New B.Sc. in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
  • Aim to skill 1000 students annually
  • Supports India's growing aviation sector
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Govt proposes Centre of Excellence at GSV, signs pact with DGCA to boost MRO skills

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw proposes a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to enhance high-precision manufacturing skills for aviation, railways, and marine sectors.

"Sectors like aviation and railways require a very high level of technical precision, and industry-oriented courses are essential - Ashwini Vaishnaw"

New Delhi, March 30

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday suggested setting up a Centre of Excellence at Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya to focus on high-precision manufacturing technologies needed in aviation, railways and marine sectors.

He said such initiatives can make students more industry-ready and boost employment opportunities.

The proposal came during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).

The agreement aims to strengthen India's fast-growing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector by improving training and building a skilled workforce.

Speaking at the event, Vaishnaw said sectors like aviation and railways require a very high level of technical precision, and industry-oriented courses are essential to prepare students for such roles.

He stressed the need to follow global standards while designing these programmes and said around 1,000 students could benefit from such initiatives every year.

He also assured that funding support would be arranged to turn the plan into reality.

Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu highlighted that India's aviation sector is growing at a strong pace of 10-12 per cent annually and is expected to continue this growth for the next 15 years.

He pointed to the expansion of airports, passenger traffic and aircraft fleet, and said this growth requires a skilled workforce that meets global standards.

He also referred to the development of Jewar Airport as a sign of rapid infrastructure expansion.

Naidu added that GSV reflects the government's vision of integrating different transport sectors such as railways, aviation and logistics, which have traditionally worked separately.

He said the aviation sector now goes beyond passenger travel and includes areas like MRO, training and domestic manufacturing, contributing to the goal of Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Under the MoU, GSV and DGCA will jointly develop a three-year B.Sc. programme in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME), designed to combine academic learning with industry requirements and regulatory standards.

The course aims to create a skilled workforce ready to meet the needs of the aviation sector.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally, a focus on making students industry-ready! So many engineering graduates struggle to find jobs because the curriculum is outdated. Integrating DGCA standards into the B.Sc. programme is a smart move. Hope they execute it well.
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Rohit P
Good initiative, but the proof will be in the implementation. We've seen many MoUs signed with great fanfare that don't translate into quality education or jobs. Need to ensure the funding is adequate and the faculty is top-notch.
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Michael C
As someone in the aviation industry, this is very welcome news. The global demand for certified AMEs is high. If India can produce world-class technicians, it can become a hub for MRO services in the region. Smart economic thinking.
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Shreya B
Integrating railways, aviation, and logistics under one university vision is brilliant. Our transport sectors have worked in silos for too long. This holistic approach can solve many efficiency problems. Hope they include maritime sectors too!
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Karthik V
My son is very interested in aviation engineering. This new B.Sc. programme sounds perfect. The key will be the industry partnerships and placement guarantees. Will they have tie-ups with airlines like IndiGo and Air India?
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Nisha Z
While the focus on high-precision

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