India-France Centre of Excellence for aeronautics skilling at NSTI Kanpur
What happened
- The PM announced a National Centre of Excellence for Skilling in Aeronautics and Defence at NSTI Kanpur with France, under PM-SETU [PIB].
- It will train in aeronautics, MRO, airport operations and defence manufacturing [PIB].
Background
- It was announced with the India-France Year of Innovation [PIB].
Why it matters
- Kanpur gains a national-level training centre in a high-skill field.
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How to use this in Mains
- Use in answers on skilling for defence and aviation jobs in UP.
Quotable data pointNCoE for aeronautics at NSTI Kanpur announced on 19 Feb 2026 [PIB].
PIB: India-France National Centre of Excellence in Aeronautics at Kanpur under PM-SETU, 19 Feb 2026
Exam angle
UPPCS
GS-VI: UP skills and defence industry.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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The India-France aeronautics skilling centre (2026) is at
Answer (b) & explanation
Source: as cited in this article.
Official source: PIB: India-France National Centre of Excellence in Aeronautics at Kanpur under PM-SETU, 19 Feb 2026
facts from cited sources only; numbers machine-checked against source text; faculty review pending