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Himachal Pradesh Government Launches AI and Data Science Diploma Courses

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The Himachal Pradesh government is taking proactive steps to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the information technology sector by introducing new diploma courses in AI and Data Science. Following the directives of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, the Technical Education Department has launched a combined course in Artificial Intelligence, integrating the Computer Science Engineering Diploma with advanced AI training, at select polytechnic colleges in the state. This initiative aims to equip youth with training in both computer science and emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence, preparing them for promising career opportunities. The launch of these diploma courses is expected to benefit the youth of the state, enabling them to pursue advanced training in AI and Data Science without having to leave their hometowns.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced new diploma courses in AI and Data Science to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in the information technology sector.
  • The Technical Education Department has launched a combined course in Artificial Intelligence, integrating the Computer Science Engineering Diploma with advanced AI training, at select polytechnic colleges in the state.
  • The Diploma in Computer Science Engineering and IoT has been launched at Government Polytechnic College, Baru, in Hamirpur district, one of the oldest and most prestigious polytechnic colleges in Himachal Pradesh.
  • The program offers excellent opportunities for youth, enabling them to gain training in both computer science and emerging fields like Artificial Intelligence.
  • Approval has been granted for the opening of a new college for Artificial Intelligence and Data Science at Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College in Nagrota Bagwan, District Kangra.
  • A civil engineering degree course will be introduced at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology in Pragati Nagar, District Shimla, and a diploma course in Computer Science and Engineering (AI and Machine Learning) at Government Polytechnic Sundernagar, District Mandi.

Statistics:

  • 51 seats are available for the joint diploma course in AI and Data Science at Government Polytechnic College, Rohru, in Shimla district.
  • The program has been introduced in Hamirpur last year with 51 seats.
  • It is expected that the availability of necessary staff will be ensured to launch these courses.
  • The government is making continuous efforts to upgrade the skills of youth in these fields and provide them with employment and self-employment opportunities.

Sources:

  • United News of India
  • HT Digital Content Services

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