Mandi: The
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, one of India’s premier IITs, has
announced the commencement of PRAYAS 4.0, a one-month residential programme
offered by its Centre for Continuing Education (CCE). The programme, focusing
on emerging domains such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, and the
Internet of Things (IoT), is scheduled to be held in July 2026 at the IIT Mandi
campus.
PRAYAS, an acronym for “Promoting and
Accelerating Young and Aspiring Students,” is an initiative of the CCE, IIT
Mandi, aimed at nurturing future-ready talent. Since its inception, the
programme has played a pivotal role in inspiring hundreds of students through
experiential and application-oriented learning opportunities.
Continuing its legacy, PRAYAS 4.0 seeks to foster
innovation, enhance technical competencies, and strengthen problem-solving
skills among young learners. The programme is open to participants from diverse
academic backgrounds and does not require prior technical experience, thereby
making it inclusive and accessible to aspiring innovators.
The residential programme will comprise 5–6 hours
of daily sessions conducted by faculty members from IIT Mandi. The curriculum
is designed to combine theoretical lectures with hands-on laboratory work,
enabling participants to gain practical exposure to AI, robotics, and IoT
technologies.
Over the four-week duration, participants will
progress from foundational concepts to advanced topics, including embedded
systems, basics of artificial intelligence, sensor technologies, and
intelligent automation. They will also have access to the institute’s
state-of-the-art facilities, providing an immersive environment for innovation
and skill development.
Commenting on the initiative, Tushar Jain, Head,
Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), IIT Mandi, said, “PRAYAS 4.0 is aligned
with IIT Mandi’s mission to democratise access to advanced technologies across
all sections of society. By integrating academic learning with practical
project-based exposure, we aim to empower young minds to emerge as innovators
in areas such as AI, robotics, and IoT.”
The programme will offer on-campus boarding and
dining facilities, ensuring a holistic residential learning experience. Upon
successful completion, participants will be awarded certificates by the CCE,
IIT Mandi, recognising their training in advanced technology domains.