Maharashtra Govt announces AI policy

The government proposes to establish six AI Excellence Centres and five AI Innovation Cities under the policy, said an official statement. Loans will be obtained from the World Bank for the scheme and a preliminary report will be sent to the Centre, the statement said.

The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday approved the Artificial Intelligence policy 2026 which envisages an investment of Rs 10,000 crore in the sector and creation of 1.5 lakh employment opportunities. The government proposes to establish six AI Excellence Centres and five AI Innovation Cities under the policy, said an official statement.

The policy puts emphasis on building AI infrastructure in the state, it said. In another decision, the cabinet decided to implement 'MAJESTIC' -- Maharashtra Accelerating Green Energy and Storage Technologies Integration in Connected Grid -- scheme for increased use of green energy. Loans will be obtained from the World Bank for the scheme and a preliminary report will be sent to the Centre, the statement said.

The cabinet also approved establishment of the Green Maharashtra Commission to undertake an ambitious tree plantation campaign for planting 300 crore trees.