Patna

January 20, 2026

C-DAC Patna announces the commencement of an academic collaboration with Lalit Narayan Mishra Institute of Economic Development & Social Change (LNMI), Patna - an autonomous institution under the Government of Bihar. As part of this partnership, C-DAC has launched a 300-hour Joint Certification Programme in “Intelligent Systems & Emerging Technologies”, seamlessly integrated with the MCA curriculum. The programme is designed to strengthen technical competencies through hands-on learning and industry-oriented exposure, covering five core modules in key emerging technology domains.

The programme was formally launched during Inauguration of the Multidisciplinary International Conference on "The Future of Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges", held at LNMI Patna on January20th, 2026, in the esteemed presence of:

• Shri Mihir Kumar Singh, IAS, Development Commissioner, Government of Bihar
• Dr. N. Vijaya Lakshmi, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Development, Government of Bihar
• Dr. S. Siddharth, Former Development Commissioner, Government of Bihar
• Shri Abhinav Dixit, Scientist 'G' & Centre Head, C-DAC Patna

This initiative reflects a shared commitment towards strengthening industry-aligned education and building future-ready talent in intelligent and emerging technologies.