Emerging Technology Camp Odisha: AI, Robotics & Cyber Security Training for 12K Students

Bhubaneswar: In a landmark step toward future‑ready education, Odisha has inaugurated its Emerging Technology Camp at Akonik, Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Andharua.

Organized by the Electronics & Information Technology Department and the Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), the initiative aims to equip secondary and higher secondary students with hands‑on training in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, and Cyber Security.

Health & IT Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling, who inaugurated the programme, emphasized that the camp aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat and Viksit Odisha.

In its first phase, the programme will cover 100 schools, benefiting 12,000 students. Future phases will expand to all schools, Adarsha Vidyalayas, colleges, and universities across the state.

Minister for School & Mass Education, Nityananda Gond, praised the initiative, highlighting its role in building a skilled, digital Odisha.

Demonstrations of AI, IoT, Robotics, and Cyber Security were showcased by Dr. Manoranjan Puthal, Managing Director of Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL), which will implement the programme under OCAC’s guidance.

The camp is designed to transform students from passive consumers of technology into active creators, fostering innovation, problem‑solving, and career readiness.

With strong government backing and participation from key dignitaries, the initiative marks a decisive step toward building a future‑oriented education ecosystem in Odisha.