India, May 22 -- In line with the Indian government's digitalisation agenda, Ericsson and the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) have announced the launch of the Ericsson ITI Labs Project, an initiative aimed at equipping 10,000 Industrial Training Institute (ITI) students with skills related to 5G infrastructure deployment and emerging telecom technologies.

The initiative is intended to improve employability and support entrepreneurship among ITI students by offering practical training in the deployment and maintenance of 5G networks and related infrastructure. As India continues to expand its 5G ecosystem, demand for skilled telecom professionals is increasing. Ericsson and TSSC said the programme is designed to address existing skill...