- By Akansha Pandey
- Tue, 03 Feb 2026 06:56 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
India is rapidly advancing in the field of technology, with Deoghar emerging as a key destination on the roadmap for a "Developed India" by the centenary year of independence. On February 8, the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), an institution under the Government of India, will open its new center in Deoghar.
Empowering The Youth Of Eastern India
The center will be inaugurated by Member of Parliament Dr Nishikant Dubey. It will offer local youth opportunities for training and research in quantum computing via supercomputers. As the first such center in Eastern India, it aims to provide employment opportunities to 200,000 youth within a year. Students from the Santhal Pargana region will no longer need to migrate to metros like Bengaluru or Pune for advanced tech education.
An official from the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) stated that this center will be operated jointly by C-DAC and STPI. The project will be completed in four phases, focusing on training 200,000 individuals in supercomputer manufacturing and related employment.
The Four-Phase Roadmap For Deoghar’s IT Hub
The center, being established at a cost of approximately Rs 150 crore following a proposal by Dr Nishikant Dubey, will follow a structured timeline:
Phase 1: Inauguration and commencement of preliminary training.
Phase 2 (April–June 2026): Installation of a supercomputer, advanced training and job creation.
Phase 3: Establishment of a Center of Excellence (CoE) dedicated to quantum computing.
Phase 4 (January 2027): Launch of AI-based research on critical diseases and health-tech innovation in collaboration with AIIMS Deoghar.
Emerging Technologies And AI Research
In its initial stages, students from BIT Deoghar will receive training in drone technology, while master trainers will be prepared for cybersecurity. By early 2027, the focus will shift toward the healthcare sector, specifically utilising Artificial Intelligence to research serious illnesses prevalent in tribal communities.
Previously, such facilities were limited to cities like Pune and Bengaluru. Now, Deoghar is set to become the primary IT hub for Santhal Pargana. Youth will be trained in emerging fields such as:
Internet of Things (IoT): A network of physical objects embedded with sensors and software to exchange data over the internet.
Robotics: Designing and building automated machines.
Quantum Computing: Leveraging quantum mechanics for high-speed problem solving.
Annual Action Plan
The first year focuses on specialised training:
Skill Development: Training BIT Mesra students in drones and cybersecurity.
Entrepreneurship: Training for over 50 local entrepreneurs.
Academic Support: Upskilling professors from 20 engineering colleges in emerging tools.
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This center is designed to transform young students into expert scientists and professionals, enabling them to secure positions in both national and international companies while fostering a culture of technical innovation in Eastern India.