Announcing a major step to create new employment opportunities for youth and modernise technical education in Haryana, state Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda on Thursday said, “New courses will be introduced at polytechnic institutes in the state from academic year 2026-27. The new programmes would include electronics engineering (VLSI design and technology), cyber forensics and information security, telecommunication engineering, artificer training (electrical), environmental engineering, geo-informatics and survey technology, electric vehicle technology, X-ray technology, journalism and mass communication, sugar technology and apparel design and fashion technology.The Education Minister said the Technical Education Department had designed the courses in line with the current and future requirements of industries, emerging technologies and skill-based employment opportunities. “In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, it is essential to equip youth with skills that enhance their employability and prepare them for future careers,” said Dhanda.The minister said each of the courses would have an intake capacity of 60 students. “The primary objective of the new programmes is to provide students with practical and job-oriented education in advanced technologies, digital security, green technologies, healthcare services, electric mobility and other specialised industrial sectors,” he added.Dhanda said the initiative was in line with the objectives of the National Education Policy-2020 and the requirements of ‘Industry 4.0’. He added that the effort would not only enhance the employability of youth but also help develop a skilled and qualified workforce within Haryana to meet the growing needs of various industries.