The Ministry of Minority Affairs has collaborated with IIT Patna to boost employability and offer placement opportunities to 600 minority youth from Bihar. Through the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) Scheme, the initiative focuses on providing technology-driven solutions for skill development. IIT Patna will conduct training programs for roles like AI technocrat and business analytics executive.
The training aims to equip participants with industry-relevant skills that align with current market demands. The memorandum exchange involved officials from both institutions, including Neha Giri, Director of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, and Professor T. N. Singh, Director of IIT Patna. The collaboration seeks to bridge the skill gap and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for minority youth through modern skilling interventions.
By partnering with IIT Patna, the Ministry aims to ensure quality training, industry exposure, and improved career outcomes for beneficiaries. This collaboration is part of the Ministry’s efforts under the PM VIKAS Scheme to provide high-quality, industry-oriented skill development programs. The scheme focuses on empowering six notified minority communities through various initiatives, including skilling and training, women leadership, entrepreneurship, education, and infrastructure development.
