National, 28th May 2024: The Algorand Foundation, under its India-focused initiative AlgoBharat, has reached two significant milestones in its mission to empower India’s burgeoning Web 3.0 developer community. The Foundation has launched the first layer one blockchain protocol backed Application Developer Course on NASSCOM’s FutureSkills Prime platform, and has also established over 50 Algorand Blockchain Clubs (ABCs) at university campuses across India.
FutureSkills Prime, a joint initiative between India’s IT industry and the Government of India, aims to bolster digital skills nationwide, positioning India as a global leader in innovation. As the pioneer blockchain platform partnering with NASSCOM, Algorand has developed original training content aligned with the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF). This initiative is designed to equip young Indian developers with highly valued skills in the job market.
Over the past 18 months, the Algorand Foundation has heavily invested in university engagements, providing educational content and practical activities for computer science and engineering students. The Foundation proudly announced its third Faculty Development Programme, set to be led by Dr. Nikhil Varma from June 13-15, 2024, at BMS College of Engineering in Bengaluru.
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To further support learning, the Foundation has organized webinars and travel opportunities to both domestic and international events, where students can engage with leading Web 3.0 entrepreneurs and developers. Nearly 30 ABC leads attended the inaugural Algorand Impact Summit in Delhi in December 2023, fostering a community of innovation and collaboration.
Anil Kakani, VP and India Country Head at Algorand Foundation, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Investing in India’s young developers – who represent our country’s future – is the most exciting part of our work. It’s inspiring to see students starting blockchain clubs across the nation and learning to build on the Algorand blockchain platform, which uniquely caters to scalable solutions that will help drive us to a more inclusive economy. Our partnership with NASSCOM’s FutureSkills Prime platform is a strong testament to our commitment to India’s digital future.”
During the Impact Summit, Algorand also announced key partnerships with T-Hub, TiE Bangalore, NASSCOM, SEWA, and Mann Deshi. These collaborations aim to leverage blockchain technology to foster a more inclusive economy by enhancing employment opportunities and financial inclusion.
