Chennai, April 17 -- Lightstorm, a leading provider of connectivity infrastructure, solutions, and services, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, for an "Employment Skilling Initiative". The collaboration aims to address the skill gap among underprivileged students and support underserved youth, women, and job seekers from tier 2 & 3 cities.

According to a 2023 survey, over three-fourths of industry leaders perceive a need for more practical knowledge among young graduates1. Another industry report has highlighted that only 45% of Indian graduates who apply for jobs are employable and ready to meet industry's fast-changing demands2. This discrepancy underscore...