National, 31st July 2024: In a groundbreaking move, KKR & KTR Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS) has set a new benchmark by becoming the first college in India to incorporate the NASSCOM FutureSkills Prime Application Developer Course, developed by the Algorand Foundation, into its mandatory curriculum for all computer science students.
This strategic collaboration between NASSCOM and AlgoBharat, Algorand Foundation’s India-focused initiative, underscores the college’s commitment to providing cutting-edge blockchain training. As the global demand for blockchain technology continues to grow, KITS is taking proactive steps to ensure its students are equipped with the necessary skills to excel in this transformative field.
Anil Kakani, VP and India Country Head at Algorand Foundation, emphasized the significance of this initiative, stating, “Equipping students with blockchain skills will help India play a leading role in the Web3 revolution and in delivering transformative, decentralized solutions for the world. This collaboration shows that industry and academia working together can shape the workforce of tomorrow and propel India’s role as a leader in innovation.”
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Mr. K. Subbarao, Chairman at KKR & KTR Institute of Technology and Sciences (KITS), expressed his pride in this pioneering step, saying, “We are proud to be the first college in India to take this leap and believe this collaboration with Algorand Foundation and NASSCOM will be instrumental in shaping a new generation of blockchain developers in India. We aim to ensure our graduates are well-positioned to not only become developers but also empower them to become leading professionals in India’s blockchain industry.”
The student community at KITS Guntur has also shown remarkable leadership through its chapter of the Algorand Blockchain Club. Recently, the club organized a Bootcamp for computer science and engineering students in the region, drawing in dozens of young developers from surrounding universities. This initiative has significantly accelerated their knowledge and skills in blockchain development.
Adding to this success, Ravi Charan Jagarlamudi, a student at KITS Guntur and founder of a company within the Algorand Startup Lab at T-Hub, secured a 15 lakh grant from the JAWAHAR RKVY-RAFTAAR Agri-Business Incubator, Madhya Pradesh, through the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). His company, Kitsugi, focuses on traceability in supply chain management to ensure product quality, safety, and ethical sourcing.
This integration of blockchain education at KITS marks a significant step towards equipping future professionals with the skills needed to drive innovation and efficiency in various industries, making India a pivotal player in the global blockchain ecosystem.
