Chandigarh: Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director (IAS) of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation, inaugurated the Pikazzo Institute in Sector 39D, Chandigarh, on Sunday (January 5, 2024).
The institute, a reputed educational institution, specialises in cutting-edge fields such as animation, multimedia, visual effects (VFX) and artificial intelligence (AI).
During the inauguration ceremony, Kumar highlighted the growing importance of creative and technological fields in shaping the future of education and employment.
“Institutions like Pikazzo play a crucial role in equipping students with professional skills aligned with modern industry demands. Their focus on emerging technologies ensures that students are ready for the challenges of tomorrow,” he said.
Recognized by Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth University
Pikazzo Institute is affiliated with Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth University, which has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) since 2005.
The institute offers programmes under the New Education Policy’s Bachelors of Vocation (B.Voc) framework, emphasising skill-based education to enhance employability.
Since its inception in 2020, the institute has been offering BVoc degrees in Animation and Multimedia, along with one- and two-year diploma and certificate courses in animation, multimedia, VFX and AI. Currently, two batches of students are enrolled in its B.Voc programmes.