States should deploy funds for 5G-related skills: Telecom secy

Telecom secretary K Rajaraman on Monday said the state governments should come forward to deploy funds for 5G-related skills and lay the foundation of a digital economy.

His comments come at a time when telcos have started rolling out 5G services and the demand for skilled talent will increase going forward.

“It’s very important that we take note of the developments. It’s not only 5G, the upcoming semiconductor technologies, the growth of electronics manufacturing, the country will require a range of skills which students need to be acquainted with,” Rajaraman said at an event organised by Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC). The secretary also emphasised on reorienting some of the telecom skills related courses in ITI and polytechnic colleges.