India, April 10 -- In a move aimed at bridging the gap between technical education and industry requirements, the education department has signed an agreement to modernise laboratory infrastructure in engineering colleges across the state.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) to that effect was signed between the Directorate of Technical Education and Maker Bhavan Foundation on April 8 in the presence of higher and technical education minister Chandrakant Patil.

As per the agreement, laboratories in autonomous engineering institutions will be upgraded with advanced technology to better align academic training with current and emerging industry needs. The initiative will begin with the setting up of modern 'Maker Space' labs in seven gove...