The Chhattisgarh Cabinet on Wednesday approved ₹500 crore for its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, marking the state’s biggest investment in AI to promote digital governance, skill development and innovation over the next five years.
The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the Mahanadi Bhawan. (@vishnudsai | Official X account)
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The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai at the Mahanadi Bhawan.
The AI Mission aims to strengthen governance, promote emerging technologies, enhance skills and boost the digital economy.
Under the five-year programme, the state will establish 100 AI Data Labs, set up five Centres of Excellence, support more than 300 AI startups, train six lakh students and 1.5 lakh government employees in AI, and develop more than 50 AI-powered government services to improve public service delivery.
The initiative is aligned with the Centre’s IndiaAI Mission and seeks to position Chhattisgarh as a future-ready digital state.
The cabinet also approved the allotment of land at a concessional rate to Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), a government of India Miniratna public sector undertaking, for setting up the state’s first Heavy Earth Moving Equipment manufacturing plant.
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The cabinet also approved the allotment of land at a concessional rate to Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML), a government of India Miniratna public sector undertaking, for setting up the state’s first Heavy Earth Moving Equipment manufacturing plant.
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The cabinet approved the first phase of the Works and Account Management Information System (WAMIS) in the Public Works Department.
The cabinet amended the guidelines of the Chief Minister’s Rural Road and Development Scheme to expand its coverage and simplify implementation. The mandatory requirement of carrying out earthwork through MGNREGA before road construction has been removed, while the construction of cement concrete roads and drains in internal village lanes has been included.
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting.
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