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In a pioneering move, Bihar's agriculture department has rolled out an innovative initiative to establish a digital identity for farmers, promoting greater transparency and economic growth. With over 55% of the registration benchmark achieved, the initiative links farmer IDs to PM-Kisan beneficiaries.

At the forefront of innovation, IIT-Patna's COIL-D initiative is revolutionizing the landscape of multilingual AI through the ambitious BHASHINI program. By developing cutting-edge machine translation systems, this project aims to bridge the linguistic divides in India, cultivating an inclusive AI ecosystem that empowers individuals from various language backgrounds with accessible and user-friendly technology.

AIIMS-Patna hosted a national neonatal resuscitation programme, aiming to train over 18,000 healthcare professionals in a single day. This initiative, aligned with India's Newborn Action Plan, seeks to significantly reduce neonatal mortality. Experts stressed strengthening referral systems and skilled intervention during the crucial "First Golden Minute" to improve newborn survival rates across the country, particularly in Bihar.

Bharat Shiksha Expo focused on career guidance, higher education options

India's scholarship program for Afghan students has shifted online, significantly boosting female enrollment to over 500, a stark contrast to pre-Taliban figures. This digital pivot allows Afghan women, barred from higher education at home, to pursue studies remotely, preserving India's educational outreach despite collapsed physical mobility.

New AI systems are now available to combat fraud in the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme. These advanced tools can identify fake hospital bills and forged medical documents. The technology aims to speed up insurance claim settlements and enhance transparency. India is leading the Global South with its health AI benchmarking platform.

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IIM Sambalpur is partnering with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited to train 500 officers in AI, aiming to revolutionize coal sector operations. Meanwhile, FM University launched a three-week summer internship for undergraduates, fostering interdisciplinary research. Rama Devi University hosted a principals' meet to enhance academic coordination and implement NEP across affiliated colleges.