In August 2025, the Assam Government approved a Rs.600 crore partnership with Nelco Limited, a Tata Power subsidiary, aimed at creating skill education centres across the state under the Samagra Shiksha Axom (SSA) framework. Under this collaboration, how many vocational hubs are proposed to be developed in total across Assam?

The correct answer is 50. In News Assam Government approved a Rs.600 crore project in partnership with Nelco Limited to establish 50 skill education hubs and 500 spokes across the state. Key Points The Assam Government and Nelco Limited , a subsidiary of Tata Power, have joined hands to set up a large-scale vocational education network under the SSA framework. The Rs.600 crore project involves the establishment of 50 hubs and 500 spokes across different educational institutions in the state. In the first phase, 10 hubs and 70 spokes located within secondary and higher-secondary institutions were approved by SSA. Each hub will offer 10 futuristic trades or sectors and be manned by two dedicated vocational trainers. Each spoke centre will offer two trade programs and will also employ two trainers per site. Connectivity and learning will be powered through Nelco’s satellite communication services to ensure high-quality digital training delivery. Tata Group will finance 75% of the total project cost, and the Assam government will invest the remaining 25%. Additional Information Nelco Limited Subsidiary of - Tata Power Founded in - 1940 HQ - Mumbai, Maharashtra Sector - Satellite communication and network solutions Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan - An overarching program for school education from pre-primary to Class 12. The initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to strengthen skilling in the school ecosystem.