Buoyed by budget, IIT-Patna plans to focus on AI, new research areas

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna plans to focus on key areas such as environmental engineering, electronics engineering, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and critical minerals, while also promoting entrepreneurship and start-ups by utilizing its resources, said institute director TN Singh on Sunday.

- Arun Kumar

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This announcement follows finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union budget proposal on Saturday, which outlined plans to expand IIT Patna and develop additional infrastructure.

Established in 2008, IIT Patna is also working to enhance its overall infrastructure. The to-do list includes developing a technological park, providing hostel facilities for around 6,500 students, launching a management programme, hiring additional faculty members, and building residential facilities for them.

"It's a significant step forward for the institution. This will help us expand both in terms of infrastructure and academic offerings in the coming years and create a conducive campus environment," said Singh.