Patna: In a major boost to higher education and emerging technologies, chief minister Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday announced the establishment of a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science University in Bhagalpur. The institute is set to become the second specialised AI university in the country, following the footsteps of Karnataka’s newly announced, govt-driven AI University in Bengaluru.The CM made the announcement while inaugurating academic sessions across 211 newly-opened govt degree colleges from the premises of the newly established Degree College, Kashil (Goradih), in Bhagalpur district. Emphasising the state’s digital transformation goals, he said the specialised institution will serve as a national cornerstone for advanced technical learning, research and innovation.Just days prior, the CM revealed plans to set up an Architecture and Civil Engineering University on the campus of the Muzaffarpur Institute of Technology (MIT). Prior to this, the CM also announced the establishment of a specialised Physics and Sciences University on the Patna Science College premises.These back-to-back mega infrastructure initiatives reflect the state govt’s aggressive drive to reverse student migration by providing niche, industry-ready specialisation locally, said an observer.On Tuesday, Karnataka chief minister D K Shivakumar announced the establishment of India’s first govt-driven Artificial Intelligence University, alongside a dedicated AI hub, with an aim to strengthen AI research, talent development and innovation.Shivakumar said the AI University will be developed on a 100-acre campus in Bengaluru, with regional campuses planned in Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Hubballi-Dharwad, Mangaluru and Mysuru. The accompanying AI hub will function as an incubation centre for startups, companies and academic institutions.
