AICTE Launches Three Initiatives to Transform Technical Education in India

AICTE has launched three initiatives to elevate India’s technical education by uplifting 1,000 tier-2 and 3 institutions and bridging the gap between academia and industry, and grassroots innovation.

AICTE Launches Three Initiatives to Transform Technical Education in India

AICTE: The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched three new initiatives to transform India’s technical education. Dr. Vineet Joshi, Secretary of Higher Education, unveiled Project PRACTICE, the AICTE Research Internship (ARI) Portal, and AICTE R&D and Climate Cells across all approved institutions. Launching the initiative, Dr. Vineet Joshi shared the importance of preparing India’s engineering graduates for global leadership in technology and innovation. He has also announced free access to AI tools such as ChatGPT and Perplexity Go for students.

AICTE Launches Three Initiatives

Project PRACTICE is a transformative programme focused on uplifting 1,000 tier 2 and 3 engineering institutions with lower academic results by introducing project-based learning, live industry projects, and improved employability skills. This initiative is supported by Maker Bhavan Foundation (MBF), LEAP, and CRISP. Over the upcoming three years, project PRACTICE aims to benefit 20 lakh students and 10,000 faculty members, ensuring better industry linkages and innovation across the nation’s engineering ecosystem.

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.”

AICTE approved institutions in India housing over 30 lakh students in 5,868 engineering and diploma colleges are expected to bridge the employability gap, especially in emerging fields like AI, data science, and cloud computing. By integrating critical thinking, practical learning, and sustainability.

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