Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Bihar Announces Global Training for 100 Professors to Improve Education
Bihar wants to improve the quality of education in its colleges.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said 100 professors will receive training at Oxford and other respected institutions around the world.
They may also meet teachers and experts from other countries to share ideas.
The announcement was made at a programme for 2,451 newly appointed assistant professors.
These professors will work in 211 new degree colleges.
The government says it wants colleges to offer better facilities and modern learning.
It also wants students to attend classes, meet teachers and use academic resources.
Officials believe better-trained teachers can help Bihar’s young people succeed.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced plans to send 100 professors to Oxford and other leading global institutions for training.
The initiative will include opportunities to interact and share experiences with international teachers and education experts.
The announcement came during an orientation programme for 2,451 newly appointed assistant professors.
The professors will serve in Bihar’s 211 newly established degree colleges.
Choudhary said 21 per cent of Bihar’s total budget is allocated to education.
- Who
- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, 100 selected professors and 2,451 newly appointed assistant professors.
- What
- Bihar will send 100 professors to Oxford and other global institutions for training and professional exchange.
- When
- The announcement was made on Sunday; the article does not provide a specific date.
- Where
- Bihar, with training planned at Oxford and other reputed institutions worldwide.
- Why
- To improve teaching quality, strengthen educators’ capabilities and support the expansion of higher education in Bihar.
- Professors for training
- 100
- Training locations
- Oxford and other reputed institutions worldwide
- Newly appointed assistant professors
- 2,451
- New degree colleges
- 211
- Bihar education budget allocation
- 21 per cent of the state’s total budget
- Additional programme
- International interaction and experience-sharing with teachers and education experts