Maharashtra to Establish India's First AI University.

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Maharashtra is set to establish India’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) University, aimed at becoming a Center of Excellence (CoE) for AI education and innovation. The university will focus on AI research, innovation, and skill development.


      - The Maharashtra government has formed a task force, chaired by Parrag Jaiin Nainutia, the Principal Secretary (Information Technology, IT), Government of Maharashtra, to oversee planning and implementation.

      - The establishment of the AI University aims to promote research and development in AI and related fields, making Maharashtra a leading hub for technology and AI-driven innovation. It will also drive technological advancements and formulate policies in AI and emerging technologies.

     

Main Point :-   (i) The task force is a collaborative effort, bringing together expertise from academia, industry, and government to create an institution focused on AI education, research, and innovation.

      (ii) The task force members include the Directors of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, Mumbai, and the Indian Institutes of Management-Mumbai (IIM-M), Mumbai. It also includes representatives from Google India Private Limited (GIPL), Mahindra Group, and Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T), along with officials from the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY).

(iii) Additionally, experts from the Rajiv Gandhi Science and Technology Commission (RGSTC) of the Government of Maharashtra and the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) are part of the task force.

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