Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Viasat India have kicked off its first training program on satellite and applications of satellite technology, under the aegis of proposed Telecom Innovation, Research and Training Centre (TIRTC), at Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT) Jabalpur. The initiative marks the commencement of skilling courses in satellite technology. The collaboration of BSNL and Viasat India was announced last year to promote skill development and industry readiness in the field of satellite communications (satcom) and emerging use cases.
Under the collaboration, the inaugural course is a 22-hour virtual program for students and early-career professionals. The training sessions will be delivered online by an expert trainer. The program aims to benefit college students, IT and engineering professionals and fresh graduates seeking foundational knowledge in satcom and satellite-enabled applications.
This course marks the first step in a broader skilling roadmap anchored at BRBRAITT, a specialised training institute under BSNL located in Jabalpur that provides infrastructure and logistical support for technology training programs.
Commenting on the announcement, chairman and managing director, BSNL said, “We are really happy to hit the ground with our inaugural course under the collaboration with Viasat India, aligned with our goal to foster innovation and build indigenous capabilities. We are also excited to see BRBRAITT’s growing role in equipping a new generation of professionals with critical skills for the future. We are committed to expanding on this collaboration in the future as well and bring more courses and facilities for the students.”
Meanwhile, president – commercial, Viasat said, “Building a future-ready satellite-related talent pipeline is essential as India accelerates its digital and emerging-tech ambitions. With this first course at BRBRAITT, we aim to make high-quality satellite fundamentals accessible to students and professionals, and over time expand to blended virtual and classroom programs. We also wish to set up a centre of excellence in the future, where students can undergo hands-on experience and enrich their understanding through live demonstrations of equipment.”
Further, deputy director general, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), said, “The satcom module is in addition to already ongoing trainings being conducted by global tech leaders in communications technologies and use cases. TIRTC has been the vision of the communications minister to create highly skilled manpower in the advance field of communications and help India become a leader in telecom design, development, manufacturing and services. We thank Viasat India for enabling the satcom and application training.”
Furthermore, ITS, chief general manager, BRBRAITT Jabalpur said, “Launched under the prestigious project ‘TIRTC, this satcom training program by Viasat reflects BRBRAITT’s strong commitment to fostering industry–academia collaboration in emerging and strategic technologies. Conducted in partnership with DoT and Viasat, the program is designed to provide students with comprehensive exposure to satellite fundamentals, communication link design, advanced satellite architectures, ground segment operations, and real-world applications. Our objective is to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry expectations, empowering students with practical skills and global perspectives in the rapidly evolving satellite communication sector.”
