Samrat Choudhary approves funds for 75 ITI in first Cabinet meeting as Bihar CM
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Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary approved funds for 75 ITIs under the PM SETU scheme and research park funding at IIT Patna during his first Cabinet meeting.
Background
The Bihar Cabinet approved the establishment of 75 state-of-the-art Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) under the PM SETU scheme. Additionally, ₹305 crore was sanctioned for an 11-acre research park at IIT Patna, with ₹39 crore for the Incubation Centre's phase 2.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemePM SETU: Scheme under which 75 ITIs are being established in Bihar
- Fact₹305 crore sanctioned for an 11-acre research park at IIT Patna
- Fact₹39 crore sanctioned for phase 2 of the Incubation Centre at IIT Patna
- Fact11 new satellite townships planned for development in Bihar
For Mains
Q. Discuss how strengthening vocational training and research infrastructure can catalyze industrial growth and skill development in developing states like Bihar.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Skill-gap alignment: Bridging the mismatch between academic curricula and industrial requirements through ITIs
- R&D ecosystem: Leveraging IIT Patna as a hub for regional innovation and incubation
- Urban planning: Balancing rapid township expansion with regulated land-use master plans
Keywords: Vocational Training · Skill Development · Research Infrastructure · Incubation Centres · Industrial Growth
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