AICTE Unveils 3 New Initiatives to Boost Tech Education

• Project PRACTICE uplifts 1,000 colleges with project-based learning.
• ARI Portal connects students to research internships and AI tools.
• Climate Cells foster sustainability and green practices across institutions.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has initiated three new programs to revolutionize technical education in India. Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary of Higher Education, announced Project PRACTICE, the AICTE ARI Portal, the AICTE R&D cell, and AICTE Climate cell in all sanctioned institutions.

Initiating the initiative, Dr. Vineet Joshi emphasized the significance of equipping India's engineering graduates for worldwide leadership in technology and innovation. He has additionally declared complimentary access to AI tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity Go for learners.

AICTE Project PRACTICE is an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing 1,000 tier 2 and 3 engineering colleges in India with poor academic performance through the incorporation of project-based learning, real-world industry projects, and better employability skills.

This project receives backing from Maker Bhavan Foundation (MBF), LEAP, and CRISP. In the next three years, project PRACTICE seeks to support 20 lakh students and 10,000 faculty members, enhancing industry connections and fostering innovation throughout the country's engineering landscape.

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Prof. T.G. Sitharam, Chairman, AICTE, said, “Project PRACTICE will redefine project-based learning and strengthen industry-academia collaboration, particularly in aspirational colleges with untapped potential. Together with the Research Internship Portal and R&D Cell, students will gain access to meaningful research opportunities, while the establishment of Climate Cells in institutions will foster environmental responsibility and drive India’s commitment to sustainable development goals.”

Institutions approved by AICTE in India, accommodating more than 30 lakh students across 5,868 engineering and diploma colleges, are anticipated to close the employability gap, particularly in rising sectors such as AI, data science, and cloud computing. Through the combination of critical thinking, hands-on learning, and sustainability.