TeamLease EdTech, IIT Patna, NSDC Partner for Graduate Employability

Mumbai, Dec 27 (PTI) TeamLease EdTech, Indian Institute of Technology Patna and NSDC on Wednesday said they have signed an agreement to strengthen graduate employability in the country through large-scale innovative learning programmes.

The memorandum of understanding, inked on Tuesday, aims to strengthen joint advocacy and support efforts to create an alternative format of higher education integrating high-quality formal education, skill development and employer connectivity, according to a statement.

"NSDC has been taking several steps in the direction of improving employability and skill building.

"Our partnership with IIT Patna and TeamLease EdTech is a milestone event - this new category of work-embedded programmes shall go a long way in improving the employability of the youth of the country by bringing IIT brand excellence to workplaces," NSDC CEO Ved Mani Tiwari said.