The school education minister of Mizoram, Vanlalthlana, inaugurated the first-ever 'New Age Tech Skills Centre' in the Northeast region on Friday. The centre is located at the Government Comprehensive Model School in the Model Veng locality of Aizawl.
Establishment and Collaboration
This centre has been established under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of Bharat Forge Ltd, a globally renowned company in the fields of forging and defence manufacturing. SimuSoft Technologies serves as the technical partner for the project, leading the setup of the centre, training delivery, and curriculum development. The initiative is implemented in collaboration with the school education department of the Government of Mizoram.
The project originated from a CSR workshop organised in Aizawl in June 2025 by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and the CSR Cell of the Government of Mizoram.
Advanced Technology Training
Described as the first school-level technology skills lab of its kind in Mizoram and across the entire Northeast region, the centre will train students in advanced technologies. These include Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), 3D Printing, CAD, CNC Simulation, and Drone Technology. The training is supported by Bharat Forge CSR and technical expertise from SimuSoft Technologies.
The initiative aims to advance the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by linking classroom learning with practical, industry-relevant technical education. SimuSoft Technologies has also developed specialised AI curriculum materials and textbooks for school students, which were officially launched during the programme.
Inauguration Event Highlights
The event included the formal inauguration of the centre and live demonstrations of AI, robotics, IoT, and simulation technologies. School education minister Vanlalthlana presided over the inauguration ceremony.
About the Author: HC Vanlalruata, based at Aizawl, Mizoram, is known for his sharp, on-the-ground reporting as a regional 'stinger'. He covers breaking news, ethnic affairs, and border issues from Mizoram, providing real-time updates and local insights for the national daily's northeast bureau.
