Patna/New Delhi, Oct 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a series of education and skill development projects worth over Rs 62,000 crore, with a strong focus on Bihar, ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.

Addressing the Skill Convocation Ceremony in New Delhi, PM Modi said the initiatives will empower India’s youth and strengthen Bihar’s educational infrastructure.

Two major schemes were launched—the Rs 60,000 crore PM Setu Scheme, aimed at linking ITIs directly with industry, and the inauguration of 1,200 skill labs across Navodaya Vidyalayas and Eklavya Model Schools.

He also announced appointment letters for thousands of youths and the establishment of a new Skill University in Bihar, named after Bharat Ratna Karpoori Thakur.

“Karpoori Thakur dedicated hi

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