{"id":5834,"date":"2025-08-04T11:51:27","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T06:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=5834"},"modified":"2025-08-04T11:51:27","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T06:21:27","slug":"nielit-and-dgr-collaborate-to-facilitate-second-careers-for-veterans-through-skilling-and-placement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=5834","title":{"rendered":"NIELIT and DGR Collaborate to Facilitate Second Careers for Veterans through Skilling and Placement"},"content":{"rendered":"
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NIELIT and DGR Collaborate to Facilitate Second Careers for Veterans through Skilling and Placement<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\n14 companies shortlisted candidates against 250+ job openings in their respective companies<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Posted On: 02 AUG 2025 5:13PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT) Delhi, Ropar, and Jammu in collaboration with Directorate General of Resettlement (DGR) successfully organized the DGR Job Fair 2025 on 2nd August 2025 at NIELIT Delhi \u2013 Janakpuri Centre. The job fair was held for facilitating placement opportunities for DGR candidates trained at NIELIT Delhi, Jammu and Ropar. 14 companies shortlisted candidates against 250+ job openings in their respective companies. More than 190 candidates had registered for the Job Fair.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The event provided meaningful employment opportunities to serving and ex-servicemen who have undergone training in various IT and emerging technology domains in NIELIT.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Alok Tripathi, Director (Scheme & Skilling) and Chief Controller of Examination, NIELIT welcomed the dignitaries & participants and reiterated NIELIT\u2019s commitment to bridging the gap between training and placement.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Chief Guest, Shri Subhanshu Tiwari, Executive Director, NIELIT Delhi inaugurated the fair with lamp-lighting ceremony and a motivational address. In his speech, he emphasized the role of skill-based training and placement facilitation for veterans as a national priority. He in his speech highlighted the transition from the uniform to a new professional identity is a significant and often challenging phase. At NIELIT, we firmly believe that it is our responsibility \u2013 and indeed our privilege \u2013 to support this transformation. This Job Fair is more than just a recruitment event. He also emphasized a bridge between valour and vocation, and a celebration of dedication that does not end with retirement from the armed forces. He appreciated the efforts of team NIELIT Delhi for successfully organizing the job fair in Delhi. He also acknowledged the companies who participated in the job fair.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Group Captain Sanjay Roy, Director (Training), DGR, and Lt Col Jaideep Singh, Joint Director (Training), DGR, were the Guests of Honour at the Job Fair 2025. Addressing the ex-servicemen participating in the Job Fair 2025, Group Captain Sanjay Roy, Director (Training), Directorate General Resettlement (DGR), emphasized the importance of continuous skill development and assured that more training programs will be conducted in the future to further enhance the employability of DGR candidates. He also commended NIELIT for organizing the job fair and providing a valuable platform for ex-servicemen to connect with reputed employers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Job Fair witnessed participation from reputed recruiters, including CyberPeace, Kaidoko, G4S, RRGAURDUS, Sidhi Infonet, Stalwart Group, Trig, SiSProsegur, Onfinity Technologies and others. These companies offered positions in IT support, cybersecurity, logistics, administration, and digital services, catering specifically to the skillsets of the veteran candidates.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The event saw enthusiastic participation from former defence personnel who expressed gratitude for the support and opportunities provided.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Job Fair symbolized a unique partnership between government institutions and the corporate sector to empower ex-servicemen with sustainable career paths. The event resonated with the theme:\u2028\u2028\u201cYou protected us \u2013 Now let us empower you.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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About NIELIT<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology (NIELIT), formerly known as the DOEACC Society, is an Autonomous Scientific Society operating under the administrative control of the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India. Established with the objective of fostering Human Resource Development and associated activities in the domain of Information, Electronics, and Communications Technology (IECT), NIELIT has played a pivotal role in enhancing digital literacy and technical education across the country.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

NIELIT actively engages in formal and non-formal education within the IECT sector. It continuously develops industry-relevant, high-quality educational and training programs in cutting-edge fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cyber Security and Forensics, Blockchain, Internet of Things (IoT), Cloud Computing, Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM), and various other emerging technology domains.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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