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IIT Patna to Train 600 Bihar Youth as AI Technocrats Under Govt Scheme

The Ministry of Minority Affairs has signed an MoU with IIT Patna to train 600 minority youth from Bihar in high-demand roles like AI technocrat and business analytics executive. The initiative, under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme, aims to provide industry-relevant skills to improve employability and placement outcomes. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of senior officials from both institutions, reinforcing the scheme's goal of bridging the skill gap for sustainable livelihoods. This partnership is part of the Ministry's broader effort to collaborate with premier institutions for quality, industry-oriented skill development.

Key Points: IIT Patna, Minority Affairs Ministry to Train 600 in AI Skills

  • Skill training for 600 minority youth
  • Focus on AI and business analytics roles
  • Part of PM VIKAS empowerment scheme
  • Collaboration with premier institute IIT Patna
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Minority Affairs Ministry, IIT-Patna to train 600 Bihar youth as AI technocrats​

Ministry of Minority Affairs partners with IIT Patna to train 600 Bihar youth as AI technocrats and business analytics executives under PM VIKAS scheme.

"enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for minority youth - Ministry Statement"

New Delhi, April 20

Aiming to enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for 600 minority youth from Bihar by providing technology-driven solutions, the Ministry of Minority Affairs has signed an MoU with IIT, Patna, under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan Scheme, an official said.​

Under the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), IIT Patna will train minority youth in emerging, high-demand roles such as AI technocrat and business analytics executive.​

The training programme is designed to equip participants with industry-relevant skills aligned with evolving market needs, the statement said.​

The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Neha Giri, Director, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Professor T. N. Singh, Director, IIT Patna, and senior officials from both institutions.​

The initiative aims to enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for minority youth by providing technology-driven, modern skilling interventions, said the statement.​

It reinforces the core objective of the PM VIKAS Scheme to bridge the skill gap and enable sustainable livelihood opportunities through contemporary training frameworks.​

By partnering with a premier institution like IIT Patna, the Ministry seeks to ensure quality training, industry exposure, and improved career outcomes for beneficiaries, thereby contributing to inclusive growth and empowerment, it said.​

The collaboration builds on the Ministry's continued efforts under the PM VIKAS Scheme. Last week, the Ministry of Minority Affairs also signed MoUs with the Indian Institute of Technology, Dharwad; National Institute of Technology, Manipur; CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur; and Arunachal Pradesh Forest Corporation Ltd., further expanding its network of premier institutions for delivering high-quality, industry-oriented skill development programmes.​

The Ministry of Minority Affairs is implementing Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS), which is a Central Sector Scheme, focusing on socio-economic empowerment of six notified minority communities through the following: Skilling and Training (Non-traditional and traditional); Women Leadership and Entrepreneurship; Education (through National Institute of Open Schooling) and Infrastructure Development (through Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram).​

The scheme guidelines were approved in January 2025, and implementation commenced thereafter. So far, a target to train about 1.51 lakh beneficiaries has been allocated to Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) across States/ UTs.​

The expenditure on the scheme in 2025-26 was Rs 92.28 crore, according to official data. ​

- IANS

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Priya S
As someone from Patna, I'm thrilled to see such opportunities coming to our doorstep. It's high time the talent here gets access to premier institutes and modern skills. The key will be ensuring good placements afterwards.
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Aman W
While the intent is good, I hope the selection process is completely transparent and merit-based. Sometimes these schemes get diluted by politics. The focus should remain 100% on skill development.
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Sarah B
Investing in youth and future tech is always a wise move. ₹92 crore seems like a significant investment. It will be interesting to see the ROI in terms of employment numbers and career trajectories of the beneficiaries.
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Karthik V
PM VIKAS scheme seems to be gaining momentum. Skilling in non-traditional sectors like AI is crucial for inclusive growth. Hope they also provide soft skills and interview training, not just technical knowledge.
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Nisha Z
Excellent news! But what about the youth from other backward districts of Bihar? Will they have to relocate to Patna? Hope there is some support for accommodation and travel for those coming from far away.

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