Nokia is reportedly set to expand its research and development (R&D) centre in India by increasing local hiring. The telecom gear maker has been committed for 30 years and is determined to play a very important role in skilling people locally and then hiring them.

Additionally, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nokia and other foreign telecom gear makers like Ericsson, Cisco, and Qualcomm to roll out advanced training on 5G, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), networking, and digital technologies at BSNL’s apex training institute, Bharat Ratna Bhim Rao Ambedkar Institute of Telecom Training (BRBRAITT) in Jabalpur.

Therefore, as part of the initiative, Nokia will train 300 students annually in 5G radio, core networks, and AI/ML applications.