New Delhi, Apr 20 (APAC Media): The Ministry of Minority Affairs has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna, under the PM VIKAS (Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan) Scheme.
This marks a significant step towards future-ready skilling in Bihar.Â
The MoU was signed in the presence of Neha Giri, Director, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Prof. T. N. Singh, Director, IIT Patna, and senior officials from both institutions.
As per the MoU, 600 minority youth from Bihar will be trained by IIT Patna in emerging and high-demand job roles such as AI Technocrat and Business Analytics Executive. The programme is designed to equip participants with industry-relevant skills aligned with evolving market needs.
The initiative aims to enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for minority youth by providing technology-driven, modern skilling interventions. It fosters the objective of the PM VIKAS Scheme to bridge the skill gap and enable sustainable livelihood opportunities through training frameworks.
Through this partnership with IIT Patna, the Ministry seeks to ensure quality training, industry exposure, and improved career outcomes for beneficiaries.
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