Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna Director Professor TN Singh has said that his institute is a pioneer in implementation of New Education Policy (NEP). Talking to media persons about strategy of implementation of NEP Professor Singh said today in Patna the mentoring program for hand-holding polytechnic institutes and colleges has been launched in which the IIT provides faculty, sophisticated lab, and other logistics in the state.
 
The Director said the IIT Patna has also started initiatives for its pupils to improve their mental strength by collaborating with senior students and other faculties. He said it has been visualized in NEP.