Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched 5G services in India, paving the way for a major shift in the industry. There is a wave of users waiting for 5G to transform their experience, and industries are moving to technologies such as cloud computing and the Internet of Things. All Indian sectors are expected to transform themselves with his 5G setting the technology benchmark. As 5G promises to push industry boundaries, businesses are starting to imagine new possibilities. Sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy and healthcare are ready to adopt his 5G technology in their operations.
With over 1 billion subscribers and the highest data consumption per smartphone, India’s telecommunications market is one of the largest in the world. 5G is estimated to account for 40% (~500 million) of his mobile users by 2027.
But what impact will 5G commercialization have on the Indian industry? Several companies such as Nokia, Ericsson and Samsung are maturing to produce 5G and its services. As 5G becomes more popular, the industry is expected to expand its services in all areas. The industry is creating demand for a skilled workforce for his 5G-based technology for manufacturing, network services, infrastructure, services, and retail segments.
Skills for 5G
There are two main aspects to enhancing the technical skill sets of the current workforce. The first is a direct approach of providing skills training. This can be achieved through classroom/hands-on lessons or on-the-job training. Both have their own advantages and should be implemented together to achieve the best possible training quality. An important aspect of training is the actual work it offers. If training is for the sake of training, we are missing the point. Training should be structured according to industry requirements. This means that during course content development, feedback from the industry is required to ensure feasibility of placement.
The second aspect of skills development is creating a training infrastructure. I think this is a more favorable setup in terms of the ROI it offers. . This has made numerous his ITI/technical colleges obsolete due to substandard use of buildings, tools and equipment and a general sense of disregard for these facilities. I propose a systematic restoration of these facilities to optimize their use and sow the seeds of the aspirations of our youth. You have to show what you’re hiding. This can only be done in a controlled and enabled environment. These should be our main focus when tackling the enormous task of building 5G skills.
We already have excellent institutes such as IIT, NIT and IIIT within our technical higher education. Why can’t we have a trainer trained by the reputed staff of these institutions and spread his skills across his ITI/polytechnic ecosystem. An enablement-focused workforce is the largest job creator, and the amount of training required can only be met if tasks are spread across skill his framework. Locking down existing government infrastructure is one of the most efficient ways to achieve the above objectives with the lowest cost factor.
When talking about the range of use cases for 5G and related technologies, we need to look at the technologies that will emerge with 5G. I have held positions on the Big 7 of 5G, IoT, AI/ML, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, AR/VR and Drone Tech. DoT Chief K. Rajaraman announced the skills of his one million candidates under his 5G and related courses by Telecom SSC. This objective was established with the support of the Government’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT). India has major plans to develop qualified and skilled workers for the telecommunications sector.
The government is also committed to promoting domestic manufacturing, investment and export of telecommunications and networking products. Indian companies will benefit from a skilled workforce in 5G and related technologies. ITI and PMKK’s vast network should be leveraged to create a pipeline for prospective candidates who want to upskill, especially those who want to accept advanced courses after completing basic skills courses. Building a robust infrastructure for 5G and expanding the current telecoms workforce through reskilling and upskilling is imperative. Set up special training centers and skill labs in his existing ITI/polytechnic infrastructure and utilize their range to instill training for entry-level and professional roles.
I believe 5G will be a major driver of the Indian economy in the next few years. Developing a roadmap for expanding the workforce through industry collaboration is critical. This will encourage incumbents to actively adopt his 5G and related technologies.the road ahead
hopeful. For 5G to succeed in India, we need to open our arms and embrace innovative technologies to make the future brighter and fairer for all.
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Arvind Bali, CEO, Telecom Sector Skills Council
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