About the programme

The Mentor-Mentee Programme, launched by NIELIT Haridwar, is a strategic digital skilling initiative aligned with the National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF). This programme equips youth, students, and citizens with industry-relevant technical skills to enhance employability and promote self-reliance. Experienced professionals and subject experts serve as mentors to deliver structured, short-term certification-based courses to mentees from varied backgrounds, including rural and underserved communities.

Through its blended learning approach, the programme offers instructor-led sessions, e-content, virtual labs, and flexible work-from-home assignments, ensuring digital skill development reaches even remote regions, particularly in Uttarakhand. Overcoming barriers like limited infrastructure and difficult geography, the initiative bridges the digital divide and promotes inclusive, technology-enabled education.

Beyond skill development, the programme aims to address the  socio-economic challenges by curbing migration, creating local employment opportunities, and encouraging earn-while-you-learn models for mentors. It supports Digital India's goals by building a decentralized network of training providers, fostering a sustainable ecosystem of digital empowerment, and ensuring learners can access quality education and contribute to India's digital economy.

Who can become a "Mentor"?

The Mentor-Mentee Programme welcomes individuals with a passion for teaching and digital skilling from a wide range of backgrounds. Eligible categories include:

• Academia: Faculty members from universities, colleges, government-recognised training institutions, and NIELIT Training Partners. Preference is given to those with prior experience in government-sponsored skill development programmes.
• Industry Professionals: Technologists and domain experts working in the industry who are keen to mentor and share their real-world experience.
• Research Scholars: Individuals engaged in academic research who want to contribute by teaching in their subject areas.
• NIELIT Alumni: Former students or faculty of NIELIT’s long-term courses, bringing both institutional familiarity and technical knowledge.
• Student Volunteers: Motivated college students who wish to participate in basic-level training programmes under an earn-while-you-learn model.
• Professional Members: Individuals affiliated with professional bodies such as the Computer Society of India (CSI), Institution of Engineers (IEI), IEEE, and other reputed organisations.

Mentor Categories:

The Mentor-Mentee Program shall be implemented through a multi-category approach to ensure that the experts across the state get chance to contribute to the digital skilling of the people. The proposed categories of mentors are as follows:

• Category A: Individual Mentor – Engineering graduates, postgraduates, research scholars, NIELIT alumni, industry experts, and professionals working in IT, Electronics, or related fields.
• Category B: Institutional Mentor – Faculty members from schools, colleges, universities, government-recognized training institutes, or institutions with experience in central or state government-sponsored training programs.
• Category C: Mentor from NIELIT Accredited Training Partner (NATP Mentor) – Trainers from NIELIT-accredited centers, facilitation centres, ESDM & other Training Partners of NIELIT who can offer localized, skill-based learning, and enhance outreach to the underserved areas.

Who is Mentee?

A Mentee is any individual interested in acquiring digital skills to enhance their education, improve employability, or become self-reliant through self-employment. The programme is open to:

• Students: Learners from schools, colleges, and universities seeking to build future-ready skills.
• Unemployed Youth: Individuals aiming to gain relevant digital training to improve job prospects, especially in their native regions.
• Working Professionals: Employees from the public or private sector looking to upskill and stay updated with the latest digital tools and technologies.
• General Citizens: Including elderly individuals, women, homemakers, panchayat functionaries, and anganwadi workers. The programme promotes digital literacy and access to e-Governance services, empowering citizens as part of the Digital India mission.

 

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How to Apply for Mentor / Mentoring Institute:

Mentorship Categories	Apply
Category A: Individual Mentorship	Apply Now
Category B: Institutional Mentorship	Download Application Form
Category C: Mentor from NIELIT Accredited Training Partner (NATP Mentor)	Download Application Form