Odisha clears AI policy to bolster good governance; approves Rs 171 crore Joranda project

BHUBANESWAR: The state cabinet on Wednesday approved the Odisha Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy-2025 to improve governance, stimulate innovation, enhance data-driven decision-making and enable inclusive socioeconomic development.

The highlight of the policy approved at the cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi is creation of a dedicated AI Mission which will serve as the highest institutional mechanism to implement AI initiatives across departments, coordinate pilot projects and provide support to public agencies, startups and academic institutions.