Ara: Government Engineering College (GEC), Bhojpur, on Monday inaugurated a six-day faculty development programme (FDP) on AI-driven teaching, marking a significant academic initiative in collaboration with the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Centre (MMTTC) at IIT Patna and sponsored by the ministry of education. The programme focuses on AI-driven MOOC content creation, e-content development, and research methodology.
According to GEC Bhojpur media coordinator Amritanshu Raushan, more than 850 participants from across the country have registered, underscoring the programme’s national reach and relevance.
The inaugural session began with ceremonial lamp lighting. IIT Patna director T N Singh joined virtually as the chief guest, while GEC Bhojpur principal Pankaj Kumar Srivastav presided over the event.
Addressing the participants, Singh said that education remains the foundation of national development and emphasized that artificial intelligence has become an integral part of future education. He added that teachers must prepare themselves for this transformation.
Programme coordinator Sanjay Kumar Parida outlined the objectives of the MMTTC and later delivered a technical lecture on the process of acquiring knowledge. He explained how AI can simplify complex information and improve accessibility.
The session witnessed active virtual participation from attendees across the country. In his welcome address, Srivastav said the initiative could become a milestone for engineering institutions in Bihar. IIT Patna coordinator Saurabh Kumar Pandey also outlined the programme structure and acknowledged the organising team at GEC Bhojpur. The FDP will continue till May 9, 2026.
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