<h1>State Launches AI Certification Program for Bridge Engineers Under New Bridge Management Policy</h1> A state government department has partnered with a premier technical institute to implement an AI-driven certification program for its engineers focused on bridge management and real-time structural health monitoring. This initiative responds to recent bridge collapses and forms part of a newly approved state-level Bridge Management & Maintenance Policy aimed at enhancing infrastructure safety and sustainability. The program will train over 100 engineers in AI and machine learning techniques, including drone-based inspections and sensor data analysis, to calculate Bridge Health Index scores and prioritize maintenance. The policy mandates the use of drones for structural assessments and requires public disclosure of inspection data through an online portal. The government aims to achieve full internal management of routine bridge inspections and design smaller bridges independently by 2026, reducing reliance on external consultants and promoting technological self-reliance in public infrastructure governance.