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Maharashtra Govt Approves ₹11.26 Crore AI Package for State Departments
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🗓 13 Aug 2026, 11:49 AM
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The Maharashtra government has sanctioned a sovereign AI package worth ₹11.26 crore to equip state departments with artificial intelligence tools.
The Maharashtra cabinet has approved a sovereign artificial‑intelligence package amounting to ₹11.26 crore for use across state government departments.
The package is intended to procure AI software, provide training to civil servants and integrate intelligent solutions into existing workflows, officials said.
By deploying AI tools, the state aims to streamline processes, improve decision‑making and enhance service delivery to citizens.
The approval aligns with Maharashtra’s broader digital transformation agenda and supports national AI initiatives such as the National AI Strategy.
The funds will be allocated to multiple departments, with a focus on areas like public health, agriculture, and urban planning, according to the government’s plan.
The package is intended to procure AI software, provide training to civil servants and integrate intelligent solutions into existing workflows, officials said.
By deploying AI tools, the state aims to streamline processes, improve decision‑making and enhance service delivery to citizens.
The approval aligns with Maharashtra’s broader digital transformation agenda and supports national AI initiatives such as the National AI Strategy.
The funds will be allocated to multiple departments, with a focus on areas like public health, agriculture, and urban planning, according to the government’s plan.