Maharashtra is set to take a bold step into the future of technology with the announcement of its plan to draft the state's very first Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy. The directive comes from the state's Information and Technology Minister, Adv. Ashish Shelar, who chaired a significant meeting on Tuesday at the Sahyadri Guest House. The meeting was attended by key officials from the IT Department, including IT Secretary Parrag Jaiin Nainutia, MahaIT Managing Director Jayshree Bhoj, and other senior officials from the concerned departments.

Adv. Shelar highlighted the critical role of AI in revolutionising industries, businesses, and governance, underscoring its potential to transform the way various sectors operate. Recognising this opportunity, he emphasised that Maharashtra must position itself as a leader in the emerging AI space.