Maharashtra Government Partners with Google to Establish AI CoEs in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
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In April 2025, the Government of Maharashtra signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google India Private Limited, based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, to establish three Artificial Intelligence (AI) Centres of Excellence (CoE) in Mumbai, Pune, and Nagpur.
- The agreement was formalized in Mumbai by Chief Secretary of Maharashtra, Sujata Saunik, and Google India's Rajan Anandan, in the presence of Chief Minister (CM) of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, along with Deputy (Dy) CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar.
- The Mumbai Centre for Geospatial Analytics will be established in the Chief Secretary’s office of Maharashtra. This centre will leverage satellite imagery and spatial data to enhance governance decisions, enabling better geographic information management and critical data analysis for improved planning and administration.
- The Pune Centre for Forensic AI will integrate artificial intelligence with forensic science to strengthen criminal investigations. It will enhance forensic data analysis, streamline evidence management, and improve overall crime-solving capabilities, contributing to a more efficient justice system.
Main Point :- (i) The Nagpur-based Maharashtra Advanced Research and Vigilance for Enforcement of Reformed Laws Limited (MARVEL) will focus on AI-driven solutions for government functions. Its key areas will include enforcement, monitoring, and governance reforms. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Nagpur in Dahegaon, Maharashtra, will collaborate with MARVEL to provide specialized training and capacity-building programs.
(ii) As part of the AI CoE initiative, Microsoft will offer government employees AI training and certification through the Microsoft Learn platform to enhance their technological skills.
(iii) The Government of Maharashtra will leverage Microsoft’s advanced Copilot technology to boost productivity, streamline administrative operations, automate document processing, and improve citizen services. This initiative aims to enhance service delivery at the grassroots level, ensuring efficient governance and better responsiveness to public needs.
About Maharashtra
Chief Minister (CM) : Devendra Fadnavis
Governor : C. P. Radhakrishnan
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