The double engine government is pouring institutions in the Gangetic belt of Bihar. How? Bihar is set to get the permanent campus of the National Skill Training Institute for Women, NSTI (W), Patna and Skill India International, Patna.

Already, the foundation stone for the permanent campus of NSTI (Women), Patna was laid at the project site on July 24,2026 by Shri Dilip Kumar, Director General, Directorate General of Training (DGT). 

On the occasion, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, and the Government of Bihar also exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding for the establishment of a Skill India International Centre (SIIC) in Bihar.

Together, the two initiatives are expected to strengthen advanced vocational training for women and create structured pathways for Bihar’s youth to access international employment opportunities.

The permanent campus of NSTI (W), Patna, is planned to be developed at Bihta with an investment of ₹99.97 crore. The campus will include a modern Administrative Block, Academic Block and Girls’ Hostel, enabling the institute to substantially expand its training capacity and introduce industry-aligned and future-ready courses.

The proposed Skill India International Centre, supported by a capital investment of approximately ₹7 crore from the Government of India, will prepare Bihar’s youth for global careers through foreign-language training, international employment counselling, certification guidance, pre-departure orientation and safe-migration support.

NSTI (W), Patna, is the only Central Government skill training institute exclusively for women in Bihar. The institute was inaugurated by Hon’ble Prime, Shri Narendra Modi, has been operating from a temporary campus and offers long-term training under the Craft Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) and Craftsmen Training Scheme (CTS).

The institute from its temporary campus has offered training in Electronics Mechanic, Fashion Design and Technology, Artificial Intelligence and Cosmetology. It has also trained women under initiatives including PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, NIESBUD-led programmes, DGR-EDP, STRIVE and other skill development programmes.

Once operational, the permanent campus will serve as a premier centre for women’s skill development in Bihar and neighbouring States. It will offer modern laboratories, improved residential facilities and industry-aligned training to prepare women for employment, entrepreneurship and emerging opportunities in a rapidly changing economy.

Based on the recommendations of the Trade Selection Committee constituted by DGT, the institute proposes to offer 13 trades under CITS and CTS. These will include conventional and women-centric trades alongside emerging areas such as AI and Programming Assistant, Drone Technician, Solar Technician and Radiology Technician. The proposed courses will provide a total annual training capacity of 435 trainees.

The Skill India International Centre will serve as a dedicated gateway for Bihar’s youth seeking overseas employment. It will offer training in languages such as English, German, Japanese and French, along with international placement counselling, certification assistance and migration support.

The Centre will also provide industry-aligned training in high-demand sectors such as electrical services, plumbing, construction, agriculture and other emerging trades. The training will be aligned with international occupational standards and the workforce requirements of destination countries.

The ceremony was joined by Shri Arun Shankar Prasad, Minister, Labour Resources, Migrant Workers Welfare and Youth, Employment and Skill Development, Government of Bihar, Shri Pratyaya Amrit, Chief Secretary of Bihar, senior officials of the Government of India and the Government of Bihar and representatives of the skill development ecosystem.