IIT Kharagpur brings AI, Robotics to Malda; major MoU signed for tech education & development

• IIT Kharagpur signed an MoU for Malda's overall development, focusing on technology education and public welfare during its Platinum Jubilee.
• The 'MLA Area Development Plan' (BEUP) project, led by MLA Srirupa Mitra Chowdhury, involves Border Security Force, Eastern Railway, and Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan.
• Modern smart classrooms will be set up at Mohadipur Gaudiya High School and Akurmoni Coronation Institution, offering AI, Robotics, IoT, AR, and VR learning.
• Practical training in AI, Robotics, and IoT will be provided to district residents, with new STEM labs to boost interest in science and technology.
• Beyond education, the project includes installing solar-powered lights in key areas like BSF posts, railway parks, wetlands, and sports complexes for public safety.