Archive · 11 Jan 2026
Odisha to set up AI labs in 9 ITIs
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, announced that artificial intelligence (AI) labs will be set up in nine Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) in the state.
He also awarded medals and cash prizes to students who performed well in the Odisha Skill Competition.
The Chief Minister emphasized the importance of skills for the state's development and mentioned that projects worth Rs 6.15 lakh crore have been approved, which could create 2.64 lakh jobs.
He believes that skilled youth are essential for Odisha's vision of becoming prosperous by 2036 and India's vision of being developed by 2047.
AI labs to be set up in 9 ITIs in Odisha.
47 ITIs to be developed as centers of excellence.
Medals and cash prizes awarded to top performers in the Odisha Skill Competition.
Projects worth Rs 6.15 lakh crore approved, potentially creating 2.64 lakh jobs.
Chief Minister emphasizes the importance of skilled youth for Odisha's development.
- Who
- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- What
- Announcement of AI labs in 9 ITIs and awards for skill competition
- When
- During the closing ceremony of the Odisha Skill Competition 2025-26
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To achieve excellence in skill development and economic progress
- Number of ITIs with AI labs
- 9
- Total ITIs to be developed as centers of excellence
- 47
- Gold medal cash prize
- Rs 25,000
- Silver medal cash prize
- Rs 20,000
- Bronze medal cash prize
- Rs 15,000
- Total projects approved in last 18 months
- Rs 6.15 lakh crore
- Potential jobs to be created
- 2.64 lakh
- Odisha's vision for prosperity
- 2036
- India's vision for development
- 2047
