Bihar ties up with IIT Delhi to train engineers in AI-powered bridge design and monitoring

The programme, starting in September 2025, is part of the newly approved Bihar State Bridge Management & Maintenance Policy, 2025.

Published on: Aug 16, 2025, 13:00:19 IST

By HT Education Desk | Edited by Nilesh Mathur

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In a major initiative to make its roads and bridges safer while also improving the technical expertise of its engineers, Bihar’s Road Construction Department (RCD) has partnered with IIT Delhi to launch a six-month certification programme in AI-driven bridge design, monitoring and maintenance.

The programme, starting in September 2025, is part of the recently approved Bihar State Bridge Management & Maintenance Policy, 2025. It aims to cut reliance on private consultants, strengthen in-house skills, and ensure long-term safety of bridges across the state.

Over 100 government engineers will undergo training to use drones, sensors and AI tools for assessing bridge health.

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Modules will cover:

Computing Bridge Health Index (BHI) scores through AI/ML analysis of drone and sensor data

Real-time monitoring using strain gauges and tilt meters

Applying algorithm-based Maintenance Priority Index (MPI) models for efficient repair planning

The policy also mandates drone inspections for all state-maintained bridges.

Alongside training, the government will establish a Bridge Design Cell under Bihar Rajya Pul Nirman Nigam Limited (BRPNNL). This in-house facility will design bridges, culverts and retaining walls, potentially saving the state over ₹65 crore annually and reducing project delays. Discussions are also underway with the Indian Academy of Highway Engineers (IAHE) to design additional training programmes in road and bridge structures, creating a pool of specialised engineers.

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“The future of infrastructure lies in technology and self-reliance,” said Bihar Public Works Minister Nitin Nabin.

Deployment of trained engineers will begin in 2025–26 with real-time monitoring of 85 bridges audited by IIT Delhi and IIT Patna, as per a press statement issued on Friday.

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