BIHAR-EDU-2026-05-001
Centres of Excellence in AI and emerging tech for government polytechnics
The state science and technology department plans Centres of Excellence in all 47 government polytechnics with IIT Patna's help, covering AI, IoT, robotics, 3D printing, drones and electric vehicles. Work on 33 CoEs is in progress under the second phase of the Saat Nischay programme.
SkillingEducationBihar, India
- Stage
- Programme or pilot initiated
- Confidence
- High
- Latest news
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Journey so far
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What's confirmed
3 facts backed by sources
- The plan covers all 47 government polytechnics, including women's polytechnics.
- Work on 33 CoEs was reported in progress in May 2026.
- CoE subjects include AI, IoT, robotics, 3D printing, drone technology and EVs.
Still to be confirmed
3 things to watch for
- Number of CoEs completed and in use
- Budget
- Students trained in the CoEs
How it unfolded (1)
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- Programme initiated
Centres of Excellence in AI and emerging technologies were announced for government polytechnics.
The Times of India
Sources (1)
Who reported it, when, and what they cover
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The Times of India Established news |
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