{
  "id": 8594295,
  "title": "BSNL deputy general manager urges engineering students to embrace AI, robotics and quantum technology",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/bsnl-deputy-general-manager-urges-engineering-students-to-embrace-ai",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-20T02:49:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/bsnl-deputy-general-manager-urges-engineering-students-to-embrace-ai-robotics-and-quantum-technology/article71484459.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "M. Satya Prasad, Deputy General Manager of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), urged engineering students to concentrate on artificial intelligence, robotics, and quantum technologies on September 19, 2026. Accompanied by College chairman Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, Prasad inaugurated freshers’ day celebrations at Avanthi’s St. Theressa Engineering College in Garividi, off Vizianagaram district.\n\nPrasad emphasized that students from all engineering branches could begin pursuing certificate courses in these emerging technologies from their first year of study. During his address, G. Satyanarayana, Principal of Government Polytechnic College, echoed similar sentiments, stressing the importance of practical knowledge in chosen subjects to build confidence and foster innovative ideas.\n\nMuttamsetti Srinivasa Rao further explained that the institution had upgraded its infrastructure and constructed fresh laboratories to facilitate hands-on learning and experimentation with new technologies. Attendees included Avanthi College Principal J.Bala Bhaskara Rao, Vice Principal B.Venkata Ramana, and Administrative Officer G. Anil Kumar.",
  "summary": "The students of all engineering branches can focus on certificate courses of new technologies from first year itself, M. Satya Prasad said",
  "key_points": [
    "BSNL deputy urges engineering students to focus on AI, robotics, and quantum tech.",
    "Students can start certificate courses in emerging technologies from first year.",
    "College upgraded infrastructure for hands-on learning with new technologies."
  ],
  "editors_take": "BSNL's push for students to adopt AI, robotics, and quantum technology signals a strategic effort to align engineering education with industry needs, potentially changing the skills trajectory of future graduates.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}