Manipal, 31st of January, 2025 : TheDepartment of Mechanical Industrial Engineering, MIT Manipal (MAHE), in collaboration with Intel India, inaugurated the Intel Unnati – Artificial Intelligence Data Centric Lab and launched the Intel Unnati Certification programs on 24th January 2025. An enthusiastic crowd of students, faculty members and University officials participated in the inaugural ceremony that was held at the Library Auditorium of MIT, Manipal.

The chief guest of the function, Mr. Girish H, National Business Manager, HPC, Artificial Intelligence & Unnati, India, elaborated on the Intel Unnati Initiative stating that the program was formulated to provide the necessary upskilling the students and faculty members need in the area of artificial intelligence and machine learning. He also stated that there is a need for the country to be technologically empowered and Intel is playing its part in the venture.
“This initiative will not only create a space for creativity to meet technology but will also help in bridging the gap between academia and industry. This program will help the students to gain valuable insights into technology advancements and will prepare them for the digital industry” said the honourable vice-chancellor of MAHE, Lt. Gen Dr. MD Venkatesh during his speech as the guest of honour for the function.He also expressed his happiness about the fact that the certification program would cater to students and faculty of all professions including health professionals.

Cmdr (Dr) Anil Rana, Director, MIT, Manipal shared that it is imperative that students and professionals from NON-IT branches also upskill themselves in AI related domain to adapt to the global change in the industrial eco-system and this certification program would provide the suitable platform in this direction.
“We have developed courses that cater to students and professionals of various engineering disciplines, health professionals, Dentists and hotel management” explained Prof. Nithesh Naik, faculty in the department and the Intel Unnati program coordinator during his presentation of the overview of the certification program. He also went on to explain the different verticals of the Intel Unnati Lab and elaborated that the annual Industrial Training program offered by the Intel Unnati provides a good platform for the students of MIT to work on real time problems while being mentored by the professionals from Intel. He advised the students of MIT to lookout for various competitions that will be hosted by Intel Unnati.
Dr. Arunachal V Chandavar, Head of the Department of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, MIT Manipal, stated that this lab would empowered and encourage students to adopt advanced technology to shape their knowledge and skills during his welcome address.
Prof. Suhas Kowshik and Dr. Pavan Hiremath, coordinators of the Intel Unnati Program, were present at the event, who offered their expertise in supporting the launch of this transformative initiative.
Overall, the Intel Unnati program is focused on technology inclusion and strives to broaden access to technology infrastructure for educational institutions. The program truly provides an excellent platform for students and professionals to broaden their technical horizon in terms of Artificial Intelligence which is the trending buzz word in the technology space.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education:
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 Specialisations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangaluru, Bengaluru, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable academic track record, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant contributions to research, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 4th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life and for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent.
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