Patna: The Bihar government has set a target of providing Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to five lakh students over the next five years, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said after reviewing the proposed Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 at a meeting in Patna on Thursday. Yaani, the plan works out to training one lakh students every year for five years.

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The review meeting was held at Sankalp Hall in Lok Sevak Awas. Choudhary directed the concerned department to constitute a dedicated, specialised team to oversee implementation of the policy and ensure its objectives are achieved within a defined timeframe, officials said.

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The Chief Minister stressed the need to position Bihar as a centre for AI, technological innovation and digital entrepreneurship. "Better opportunities should be created for AI companies, startups and digital enterprises to establish and expand their operations in the state," he said, according to the Times of India report of the meeting.

Discussions at the meeting covered incentives to encourage development of advanced AI technologies, including large AI models, and the technical infrastructure needed to support the sector. The government also plans to organise a major AI-focused event in Bihar every year for the next five years, bringing together technology experts, companies, startups and students.

Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Secretary to the Chief Minister Lokesh Kumar Singh, Information Technology Department Secretary Abhay Kumar Singh and Secretary to the Chief Minister Sanjay Kumar Singh attended the meeting. Abhay Kumar Singh made a detailed presentation outlining provisions aimed at attracting investment, developing technical skills among young people and strengthening the state's digital ecosystem.