Bengaluru, Sep 14: The State Council for Vocational Training (SCVT) in Karnataka on Tuesday approved adding six more combinations in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the upgradation programme of 150 ITIs of the state, which is being done in collaboration with the Tatas.

A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by the Minister for Higher Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dr C N Ashwath Narayan.

The decision, which has been taken in view of the emerging trends in the global scenario, will apply to all the 150 ITIs and the approval will facilitate admission to the new combinations from the current year itself, Narayan's office said in a statement.

It also said that these new combinations include Battery Electric Vehicle, Basics of Design and Virtual Verification, Advance Manufacturing, Artisan Using Advanced Tools, Industrial Robotics and Digital Manufacture, Manufacturing Process Control Automation.

The final approval for the new combinations needs to be given by National Council for Vocational Education Training (NCVET) and to facilitate this, the curriculum has been submitted for Director-General of Training (DGT), New Delhi. Now, SCVT has granted approval subject to the condition of getting NCVET approval, the statement read.

The committee meeting also approved 23 short time certified courses of three months, Narayan said in the statement.

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Ajman, UAE: Karnataka Legislative Council member and Political Secretary to the Chief Minister, Nazir Ahmed, visited the Ajman Ruler’s Court and Thumbay Medicity, strengthening ties between Karnataka and the UAE.

At the Ruler’s Court, Ahmed met Sheikh Dr. Majid bin Saeed Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ruler’s Court, to discuss avenues for collaboration in healthcare, education, and research. He extended an invitation to Sheikh Majid to visit Bengaluru and proposed a future delegation of high-level officials from Karnataka to Ajman and Thumbay Medicity.

As part of the visit, Ahmed toured Thumbay Medicity’s state-of-the-art healthcare, medical education, and research facilities. Praising the institution’s achievements, he described it as a global hub for healthcare excellence.

Commending the efforts of Dr. Thumbay Moideen, founder and president of Thumbay Group, Ahmed acknowledged his role in establishing Thumbay Medicity as a leader in the field. “It is a matter of immense pride to witness Dr. Thumbay’s remarkable progress and the iconic achievements of Thumbay Medicity,” he said.

Dr. Thumbay expressed gratitude for the visit, emphasizing the importance of collaborations that benefit both the UAE and India. “This visit marks a significant milestone in strengthening our shared vision for excellence in healthcare and education,” he stated.

Thumbay Medicity in Ajman is known for its advanced healthcare services, cutting-edge medical education, and pioneering research. It continues to gain global recognition as a model for integrated healthcare and education.