Shimla, Sept. 20 -- To further prepare the youth for future opportunities the state government has introduced cutting-edge courses in artificial intelligence and device science. Rajiv Gandhi Government College in Nagrota Bagwan will now offer degree courses in AI and data science. Similarly, new technical courses have been approved for other institutions, such as civil engineering degree at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Engineering and Technology, Pragatinagar, Shimla and a diploma in computer science and engineering (AI & machine learning) at Government Polytechnic Sundernagar, Mandi. The required teaching staff would be provided to ensure the successful implementation of these courses. Apart from this, a digital university of innovation, entrepreneurship, skill and vocational studies would be set up at Ghumarwin in Bilaspur district through public-private partnership and self-financing model. This university would serve as a centre for nurturing entrepreneurial spirit and innovative thinking among youth. An official spokesperson said that the state government is committed to up-skill the youth in artificial intelligence (AI) and data science because of its vast potential and good future opportunities with better employment and entrepreneurial prospects.htc...