Bhubaneswar, May 30 (). Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched the Odisha for Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence for Youth initiatives.
The state government has contracted tech firm Intel for this initiative.
Officials said that in the first phase it will be implemented in Bhubaneswar, Puri and Cuttack.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that Artificial Intelligence has incredible potential to reshape our world and accelerate progress.
Stating that his government has focused on technology-driven transformation, which is one of the key components of the 5T initiative, he assured that the initiative would enhance the digital literacy of the masses and introduce them to the next generation of cutting-edge technology. He added that it will also create an ecosystem promoting research, innovation and application in all sectors.
Complimenting the Department of Electronics and IT and Intel India for this collaboration, he advised all government departments to take advantage of these programs and train officials to enable them to be at the forefront of the AI revolution.
He expressed confidence that this initiative will harness AI for economic growth, transformation of governance and betterment of the lives of our citizens and society.
The Chief Minister called upon all to embrace this new chapter to unlock the immense potential of the youth and build a future where artificial intelligence acts as a tool for empowerment of our citizens and inclusive development of the State.
Electronics and IT Minister Tusharkanti Behera highlighted the state’s initiatives in technology which is transforming Odisha in various sectors. Behera said that this initiative of AI will put Odisha in the top league among the states of India.
Odisha for AI is a self-learning online program designed to increase public awareness about Artificial Intelligence. It will be open to all in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack and Puri free of cost and later in Odisha, officials said.
AI for Youth is for students (below 18 years) of 2,000 converted schools and Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas.
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