Pratyay Amrit Chairs Industry Dialogue to Boost AI Ecosystem and Digital Governance in Bihar

An "Industry Dialogue" was held today at the Directorate of Aircraft Organization, Bihar, located near Patna Airport, under the chairmanship of Mr. Pratyay Amrit, Chief Secretary of the Government of Bihar. Thirteen prominent representatives from the industry participated in the meeting, which ran from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. The main focus of the meeting was the expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Bihar, digital governance, and quick solutions to industrial problems.

Addressing the meeting, Chief Secretary Mr. Pratyay Amrit clarified that the state government's priority is to implement modern technology and AI at every level. He said, "The world is changing rapidly, and Bihar must also develop a robust AI ecosystem. Our goal is to spread awareness about AI to the public and ensure its effective use in government operations."

Mr. Rajesh Ranjan, representative of Google India, proposed training the youth of Bihar in the field of AI. A pilot project will be launched, in which approximately 10,000 children will be trained in AI over the next six months. The Chief Secretary also proposed implementing this program in colleges, which the Chief Secretary responded positively to.

Ajay Singh and Anand Kumar expressed their desire to work with the government to improve education, women and child welfare, and the quality of life of ordinary citizens through AI. The Chief Secretary immediately directed Mr. Abhay Kumar Singh, Secretary, Department of Information Technology, to thoroughly consider the proposal.

Founder Mr. Prithvi Maddirala presented a model of a 'smart shelter' and 'smart pole' (equipped with AI cameras) modeled after Sabarimala in Kerala. The Chief Secretary considered this and suggested that this could be implemented as a pilot project in selected industrial zones in Bihar.

CEO Ms. Shriya Damini gave a presentation on the availability of 24/7 government services and information via WhatsApp. The Chief Secretary directed the Bihar Administrative Reforms Mission (BPSM) to expedite action on this proposal.

During the meeting, the Chief Secretary not only heard proposals but also addressed entrepreneurs' concerns on the spot:

Sasa Musa Sugar Mill: The Chief Secretary directed the concerned department to take an immediate decision on the application for revival of the mill.

Startup Funding: Startups were assured that their requests for a lump sum disbursement of the first two tranches would be considered.

Semiconductor Ecosystem: Proposals to create a conducive environment for semiconductor manufacturing in the state were also seriously discussed.

Other prominent entrepreneurs and senior officials from various departments were present at the meeting.