# Bootcamp Introductory Session | National Science Day

If you could not join us live for the introductory session on 2nd March, this sub-module ensures you're caught up and ready to embark on this learning journey. This is a 1.5 hour session recording featuring Mudit Srivastava from Pathway and Nisarg Bhavsar from IIT Kharagpur. This conversation lays the foundation for your expectations throughout the course, highlighting key areas and insights.

In this session, you will gain:

* **Basic Knowledge of LLMs and RAG**: An introduction to Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), discussing their significance and impact on the industry.
* **Course Structure and Cohort Insights**: An overview of the course structure and a glimpse into our diverse and vibrant cohort.
* **Bootcamp Rewards**: Information on the rewards for completing the Bootcamp, acknowledging your dedication and achievements.

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### Quick Introduction to the Bootcamp Enablers

This Bootcamp is supported by a collaboration between several organizations:

* **Pathway** ([https://pathway.com](https://pathway.com/)): Pioneering in data processing technology, Pathway presents the world's most efficient engine for managing batch, streaming, and LLMOn applications. Its development in Rust and accessibility through Python make it a crucial tool for those interested in data processing and analysis.
* **Kharagpur Data Analytics Group, KDAG** (<https://www.kdagiitkgp.org>): Based out of IIT Kharagpur, KDAG is a student driven research group aimed at bringing Data Analytics and Machine Learning enthusiasts together under the umbrella of a single society. If unattended, IIT Kharagpur or "IIT KGP", a premier public research institute, and is the institute is the first of the IITs.

As you navigate through this module and the course, we aim to provide a learning experience that is both informative and inspiring!
