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Himachal launches AI, Data Science diploma courses for Students

Shimla, October 31(UNI) Recognizing the growing importance of the AI field and the increasing demand for a skilled workforce in information technology, the State Government is focusing on introducing new diploma courses in AI and Data Science.
Following the directives of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, the Technical Education Department has launched a combined course in Artificial Intelligence, integrating the Computer Science Engineering Diploma with advanced AI training, at select polytechnic colleges in the state.
The Diploma in Computer Science Engineering and IoT has also been launched at Government Polytechnic College, Baru, in Hamirpur district, one of the oldest and most prestigious polytechnic colleges in Himachal Pradesh.
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