Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: IE
Context: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the SWAYAM Plus platform, in collaboration with industry leaders such as L&T, Microsoft, and CISCO.
- Operated by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IIT Madras), the platform aims to offer courses focusing on employability and professional development, covering sectors like manufacturing, energy, computer science, engineering, IT, management studies, healthcare, hospitality, and tourism.
- SWAYAM Plus combines academic rigour with real-world expertise from industry partners to enhance the employability of college students and lifelong learners
SWAYAM is a free online platform that offers educational courses for college and university students. It is an initiative by the Government of India that aims to provide access to the best teaching and learning resources to everyone, including the most disadvantaged
