Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyay Amrit affirmed the state government’s dedication to advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and embracing digital technologies in all areas. Speaking at an ‘Industry Dialogue’ session near Patna Airport, he highlighted the importance of integrating AI into governance. The meeting, attended by 13 industry representatives, focused on expanding AI in Bihar and enhancing digital governance.
Amrit stressed the need for Bihar to keep pace with global technological advancements, emphasizing the government’s commitment to incorporating AI at all governance levels. Google India representative Rajesh Ranjan proposed an initiative to train 10,000 Bihar students in AI over six months, with plans to extend the program to colleges. This proposal received a positive response from the Chief Secretary.
Collaboration offers from Ajay Singh and Anand Kumar to leverage AI for education, women and child welfare, and citizen well-being were welcomed by the state government. The Chief Secretary promptly directed the Information Technology Department to evaluate the training initiative. An AI-enabled ‘Smart Shelters’ and ‘Smart Poles’ model, akin to Kerala’s Sabarimala system, was presented by Prithvi Maddirala for potential implementation in Bihar’s industrial zones as a pilot project.
CEO Shriya Damini showcased a plan for round-the-clock government service and information delivery via WhatsApp. The Chief Secretary instructed the Bihar Public Service Management to act swiftly on this proposal. Immediate actions were taken during the meeting to address industrial concerns, including exploring AI applications for the Sasa Musa Sugar Mill revival and discussing semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem development in Bihar.
