IKGPTU to Train 300 Youth in Artificial Intelligence under Samsung Innovation Campus

Jalandhar/Kapurthala, October 21, 2026: I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU) has taken a significant step towards preparing youth for emerging career opportunities by signing an agreement with Focal Skill Development Pvt. Ltd. (Focalyt) to train 300 youth in Artificial Intelligence (AI) at its Jalandhar and Mohali campuses. The training will be conducted under the Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) initiative, a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme of Samsung, implemented in collaboration with the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC).
The initiative aims to familiarise students with emerging technologies, particularly Artificial Intelligence, enhance their technical competencies and improve their employability in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The programme will provide structured, industry-oriented training to help participants understand technological advancements and prepare for new career opportunities in the technology sector.
The agreement was signed by Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Kumar Bansal, Vice Chancellor, IKGPTU, and Parveen Bansal, CEO, Focalyt. The occasion was attended by Dr. Navdeepak Sandhu, Registrar and Head, Corporate Relations & Alumni, IKGPTU; Dr. Rajeev Bedi, Head of the Department of Computer Science, IKGPTU; Mohit Kumar, Assistant Registrar, Corporate Relations & Alumni, IKGPTU; Sachin Mishra, Senior Vice President, Focalyt; and Meghesh Sharma, Project Coordinator.
The collaboration seeks to strengthen the connection between academic learning and industry requirements by providing students with practical exposure to emerging technologies. Such partnerships between universities, industry organisations and skill development institutions play an important role in preparing young people for the changing demands of the professional world.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. (Dr.) Arvind Kumar Bansal emphasised the importance of integrating technology-based learning into higher education. He highlighted that equipping students with relevant, future-oriented competencies is essential to preparing them for emerging professional challenges and expanding career prospects in a technology-driven world.
Parveen Bansal underscored the role of industry-aligned training in enhancing youth employability and bridging the gap between academic education and workplace expectations. Sachin Mishra reiterated Focalyt’s commitment to expanding access to emerging technology education and contributing to the development of a workforce equipped to meet future industry needs.
Through this collaboration, IKGPTU, Focalyt, Samsung and the Telecom Sector Skill Council aim to empower youth with expertise in emerging technologies and contribute to building a future-ready workforce for India’s growing digital economy.