‘Odisha for Artificial Intelligence‘ and ‘Artificial Intelligence for Youth‘ programs were introduced by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday in the state capital. International technology company Intel has been enlisted by the State Government for the project. The programme would be put into action in Bhubaneswar, Puri, and Cuttack during the initial phase.
According to Tusharkanti Behera, the state’s minister of electronics and information technology, this Artificial Intelligence project will elevate Odisha to the top tier of Indian states. On the official government website, Intel offers a free 4-hour AI training called Odisha for AI. In addition, it will be available to everyone in Odisha. AI for Youth is for students below 18 in all 2000 schools that fall under the 5-T initiative and Odisha Adarsha Vidyalayas. It will be available to everyone for free in Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, and Puri.
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minister said artificial intelligence has the power to drastically change the way we live and advance society. He said that one of the core elements of the government’s 5-T initiative, technology-driven transformation, has been the focus of his government. He pledged that the effort will increase the general public’s digital literacy and familiarize them with the most cutting-edge technology of the next generation. He continued, “It will also establish an environment that supports research, innovation, and application across sectors.
He praised the State Electronics and IT Department and Intel India for their cooperation and urged all government agencies to benefit from these initiatives and train their employees so they can lead the revolution in artificial intelligence. He expressed optimism that the effort would use artificial intelligence to improve society and the lives of citizens while also fostering economic growth and transforming governance.
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In order to unleash the boundless potential of youth and create a future where artificial intelligence is a tool for the empowerment of citizens and inclusive progress of the state, the CM urged everyone to embrace this new chapter. Moreover, Tusharkanti Behera emphasized how technology is reshaping Odisha in a number of different areas.
