Ministry of Minority Affairs press release · 20 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

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

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Initiative aims to enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for minority youth by providing technology-driven, modern skilling interventions Posted On: 20 APR 2026 5:13PM by PIB Delhi Marking a significant step towards future-ready skilling, 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. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Ms. Neha Giri, Director, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Prof. T. N. Singh, Director, IIT Patna, and senior officials from both institutions. Under this strategic collaboration, 600 minority youth from the State of Bihar will be trained by IIT Patna in emerging and high-demand job 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 initiative aims to enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for minority youth by providing technology-driven, modern skilling interventions. 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. Notably, this 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. ***** AK/MR (Release ID: 2253823) Visitor Counter : 4181 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Minority Affairs 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 Initiative aims to enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for minority youth by providing technology-driven, modern skilling interventions Posted On: 20 APR 2026 5:13PM by PIB Delhi Marking a significant step towards future-ready skilling, 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. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Ms. Neha Giri, Director, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Prof. T. N. Singh, Director, IIT Patna, and senior officials from both institutions. Under this strategic collaboration, 600 minority youth from the State of Bihar will be trained by IIT Patna in emerging and high-demand job 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 initiative aims to enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for minority youth by providing technology-driven, modern skilling interventions. 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. Notably, this 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. ***** AK/MR (Release ID: 2253823) Initiative aims to enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for minority youth by providing technology-driven, modern skilling interventions" /> Marking a significant step towards future-ready skilling, 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. The MoU was exchanged in the presence of Ms. Neha Giri, Director, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Prof. T. N. Singh, Director, IIT Patna, and senior officials from both institutions. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image0011EX1.jpg" style="height:374px; width:499px" /> Under this strategic collaboration, 600 minority youth from the State of Bihar will be trained by IIT Patna in emerging and high-demand job 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. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image002GDNO.jpg" style="height:281px; width:585px" /> The initiative aims to enhance employability and facilitate placement opportunities for minority youth by providing technology-driven, modern skilling interventions. 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. <img src="https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/image/image003X2M3.jpg" style="height:305px; width:407px" /> Notably, this 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. ***** AK/MR " /> var mPlayer = document.getElementById("background_music"); var mPlayAction = document.getElementById("playbutton"); var isPlaying = false; function playAudio() { mPlayer.play(); isPlaying = true; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "none"; } function pauseAudio() { mPlayer.pause(); isPlaying = false; document.getElementById('playA').style.display = "block"; document.getElementById('stopA').style.display = "none"; } //function HandleAudio() { // if (isPlaying == true) { // //Playing already Pause it // pauseAudio(); 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