Project DRONA 2025 builds on the success of HYSEA's pilot initiative, offering an upgraded and more impactful experience for faculty, built on the learnings and outcomes of the previous version. In collaboration with TASK and Infosys springboard, the new version goes beyond foundational training to deliver a comprehensive, industry-aligned, and outcome-driven learning experience for faculty across Telangana.

• Hybrid Delivery – A blend of online masterclasses, in-person bootcamps, and live project reviews
• Industry Expert Lectures – A series of live virtual masterclasses by senior tech professionals on cutting-edge tools, technologies, and industry practices.
• Virtual Round Tables – Regular thematic discussions with leaders, allowing faculty to explore trends, case studies, and real challenges from the field.
• Capstone Project - Faculty will work on multi-disciplinary project models designed to capture experiential and project-based learning goals.
• Community of Practice – Faculty become part of a statewide knowledge-sharing network for peer learning and growth.
• Voice of DRONA - Faculty who completed DRONA in earlier editions will share their success stories, implementation tips, and mentorship experiences—peer-driven inspiration.

Vision

Equipping engineering faculty to cultivate Day-1 ready students and enhance employability in the state, armed with in-demand IT skills and immersive industry exposure.

Mission

Reach and enrich at least 1000+ faculty from Computer Science, IT, AI/ML, and allied streams/departments across 500+ colleges in the state. The program is designed to scale as it evolves.

By the end of the program faculty will be able to:

• Analyze various emerging technologies
• Apply the concepts to solve problems
• Understand the program management process
• Demonstrate understanding of various roles in IT industry

Program Structure

Stage 1: Self Learning

Self-learning through videos, pre-recorded sessions and study material available on the learning platform.

Stage 2: Capstone Project

Capstone Project designed to integrate knowledge and skills acquired throughout self learning. Faculty will form teams for capstone to facilitate peer learning.

Each team working on the capstone project will be assigned a mentor from the IT industry. This mentor will provide guidance, industry insights, and support throughout the duration of the project, ensuring participants gain industry exposure and valuable expertise.

Stage 3: Immersive Experience

An immersive experience will be organized, featuring IT leaders from member companies. This initiative will provide participants with insights, industry expertise, and hands-on exposure to cutting-edge technologies and best practices.

Emerging Technology Tracks

AI Series, building skills in Foundations of AI, Citizen data science & Generative AI

Foundation for AI (2 weeks)

Learners will understand how AI, NLP, and Deep Learning can be used in a variety of applications, such as computer vision, natural language processing, speech recognition and autonomous driving.

Citizen data science (15 weeks)

By the end of the course learners will be able to apply the foundational principles and techniques of data science.

Generative AI (3 weeks)

Gain hands-on experience in training Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), building effective OpenAI models for natural language tasks, and mastering Prompt Engineering for optimized AI-driven software development.

What's in it for the faculty?

• Get hands-on experience with Industry needs
• Emerging Technology – the Ability to code
• Business Sense & Customer Centricity
• Program Management with a focus on Professional Skills Development
• Exposure to nuances of the IT industry

Eligibility Criteria

Faculty members teaching Computer Science, Information Technology, or related departments in Engineering, BCA, MCA, B.Sc., and Polytechnic institutions across Telangana.​

Why should faculty register ?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are rapidly transforming industries across the globe — from healthcare and finance to agriculture and education. These technologies are not just future-ready; they are shaping the present. For the next generation of engineers and technologists, understanding AI/ML is no longer optional — it's essential for career success and relevance in a digital-first world.

As educators, faculty members play a pivotal role in equipping students with the knowledge, mindset, and skills required for this transformation. Faculty are not just instructors but role models and mentors, and their preparedness directly impacts their students' job readiness on Day 1 of employment.

Project Drona, a joint initiative by HYSEA and TASK, empowers faculty with industry-grade knowledge and hands-on expertise in AI, ML, Data Science, and Generative AI. The comprehensive, structured curriculum — curated in collaboration with Infosys Springboard — is designed to help faculty not only teach these skills effectively but also advance their own professional development and growth.

We invite passionate faculty members to register for this transformational journey and become key enablers of Telangana's AI-powered future.

Faculty first – Future forward

Registration ⇽ Project Drona 2025 | Hysea on Glue Up

For more information, contact: projectdrona@hysea.in