- IIT Kharagpur established the Texas AI Learning Centre in collaboration with the IIT Kharagpur Outreach Network to advance artificial intelligence education, skill development, and industry solutions.
- The centre was inaugurated at the Tagore Centre in Houston by India's Consul General DC Manjunath, Dr Asoke Deysarkar, and Prof Suman Chakraborty.
- The launch coincided with India's 80th Independence Day and IIT Kharagpur's 75th anniversary.
- The centre began operations with a two-day certificate bootcamp on AI, coordinated by Dr Debyajoti Banerjee.
- Support was expressed by US Consul General Kathy Giles-Diaz and HCL Tech co-founder Arjun Malhotra.
- Consul General Manjunath highlighted the growing India-US technology partnership, stating that AI cooperation was opening new avenues for institutional collaboration.
- He expressed hope that the initiative would eventually develop into a full-fledged overseas IIT outreach centre.
- Professor Suman Chakraborty outlined a vision for the initiative, suggesting it could evolve into a broader Pan-IIT platform for alumni and global stakeholders.
- The proposed expansion would seek to use the collective expertise and networks associated with the IIT ecosystem to address emerging technological and professional requirements.
IIT Kharagpur launched the Texas AI Learning Centre in Houston, marking a significant milestone on India’s 80th Independence Day and the institute’s 75th anniversary. The centre, inaugurated by India’s Consul General in Houston, DC Manjunath, aims to advance artificial intelligence education and skill development.1
Manjunath emphasized the growing India-US technology partnership, stating that cooperation in AI could create new avenues for institutional collaboration. He expressed hope that the initiative would evolve into a full-fledged overseas IIT outreach centre.6
Professor Suman Chakraborty, Director of IIT Kharagpur, outlined a vision for the centre to become a broader Pan-IIT platform, connecting alumni and global stakeholders to address complex industry challenges. This platform aims to leverage the collective expertise of the IIT ecosystem to meet emerging technological needs.89
The centre commenced operations with a two-day certificate bootcamp on AI, coordinated by Dr Debyajoti Banerjee from Texas A&M University, marking the start of its efforts to provide specialized learning and professional development opportunities in AI and related fields.4
In a video message, Kathy Giles-Diaz, US Consul General in Kolkata, praised the academic collaboration, while Arjun Malhotra, co-founder of HCL Tech and IIT alumnus, pledged support for expanding the centre's reach.5
“The centre was inaugurated by India's Consul General DC Manjunath, Dr Asoke Deysarkar, and Prof Suman Chakraborty, and began with a two-day AI bootcamp coordinated by Dr Debyajoti Banerjee. Manjunath highlighted the growing India-US tech partnership, while Chakraborty envisioned a Pan-IIT platform for alumni and industry.”
Ahmedabad Mirror
