Yogi Adityanath Opens Eastern UP’s First Tech CoE at Maharana Pratap Institute with TCS Foundation

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has inaugurated eastern Uttar Pradesh’s first Centre of Excellence in emerging technologies at the Maharana Pratap Institute of Technology (MPIT), Gorakhpur, in collaboration with the Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Foundation. The centre will focus on AI, cybersecurity, data science, drones, and 3D printing, aiming to boost skill development, research, and startup activity in the region.

The CoE has been built at a cost of approximately ₹50 crore. This investment underscores the state’s commitment to advancing skill development and emerging technologies in eastern Uttar Pradesh.  

• Location: Maharana Pratap Institute of Technology (MPIT), Gorakhpur
• Partnership: Developed with support from TCS Foundation
• Focus Areas: Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Drones, 3D Printing
• Objective: Strengthen technical education, foster industry-linked skills, and encourage startup ecosystems in eastern UP
• Dignitaries Present: Tata Sons Chairperson N. Chandrasekaran and TCS CEO K. Krithivasan

Significance	Impact
Skill Development	Training youth in cutting-edge technologies for global opportunities
Research & Innovation	Infrastructure for advanced research projects and industry collaboration
Startup Ecosystem	Support for entrepreneurial ventures in emerging tech fields
Regional Growth	Accelerates digital and industrial growth in eastern UP

Broader Context: Over the past nine years, Uttar Pradesh has positioned itself as not just an infrastructure state but also a manufacturing and innovation hub. CM Yogi emphasized that initiatives like this will empower students, farmers, and women by equipping them with digital skills.

Centres of Excellence (CoEs) in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh has established multiple Centres of Excellence (CoEs) across different regions, focusing on emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and sector-specific innovation. The newly inaugurated Gorakhpur CoE is the first in eastern UP, but several others already exist in Lucknow, Noida, and other hubs.

• Regional Balance: Earlier, most CoEs were concentrated in Lucknow and Noida, but Gorakhpur’s inauguration signals a push toward equitable tech growth in eastern UP.
• Startup Ecosystem: CoEs provide incubation, mentorship, and funding opportunities for AI, cybersecurity, robotics, and clean-tech startups.
• Skill Development: They train students and professionals in cutting-edge technologies, preparing a workforce for global demand.
• Industry Collaboration: Partnerships with TCS, Tata Group, IIT Kanpur, and STPI ensure strong industry-academia linkages.
• Government Vision: Aligned with UP’s Digital India and Make in UP initiatives, these centres are part of the state’s ambition to become a manufacturing and innovation hub.

Location	Focus Area(s)	Partners/Support	Key Highlights
Lucknow (StartinUP, IT & Electronics Dept.)	AI, Blockchain, IoT, Robotics, Big Data, Clean-tech, Defense, Edu-tech, Agri-tech, Health-tech	Government of UP, StartinUP initiative	Designed to incubate 100 product-based startups; world-class infrastructure for R&D and entrepreneurship.
Noida (STPI & Industry Collaborations)	Electronics design, IT services, fintech, cybersecurity	STPI, private industry	Serves as a startup incubation hub for IT and electronics, with strong links to NCR’s tech ecosystem.
Greater Noida (Galgotias University)	AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing	Academic-industry partnerships	Focused on skill development and applied research in advanced computing.
Kanpur (IIT Kanpur CoEs)	Aerospace, Materials Science, AI, Cybersecurity	IIT Kanpur, Govt. of India	Includes National Centre for Flexible Electronics and AI & Cybersecurity labs.
Gorakhpur (MPIT)	AI, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Drones, 3D Printing	TCS Foundation, Tata Group	First CoE in Eastern UP, inaugurated by CM Yogi Adityanath in April 2026; aims to boost regional skill development and startups.

Eastern UP’s first CoE (Gorakhpur) complements existing hubs in Lucknow, Noida, and Kanpur, ensuring statewide coverage. Together, these centres form a networked innovation ecosystem that supports startups, research, and skill development across diverse domains.