Bihar to send 100 professors for training at global institutions, including Oxford: CM Choudhary
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced that the state will send 100 professors for training at global institutions like Oxford to improve higher education quality. The government is also prioritizing education by allocating 21% of the state budget to the sector.
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Investing in faculty development at top-tier global institutions is a strategic move to modernize higher education systems in developing regions.
The Bihar government will send 100 professors for training at prestigious global institutions, including the University of Oxford, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced on Sunday (September 13, 2026), stressing that strengthening the capabilities of teachers and education professionals is essential for improving the quality of education.
Mr. Choudhary was speaking at the inauguration of an orientation programme for 2,451 newly appointed assistant professors.
“An initiative to identify 100 professors and send them for training at prestigious global institutions, including Oxford, has started. Additionally, opportunities will be created for interaction and the sharing of experiences with teachers and experts from the world’s finest educational institutions. The Government of Bihar accords the highest priority to education, allocating 21% of the State’s total budget to the education sector,” he said.
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