Target to train one lakh youths in Artificial Intelligence (AI) every year for the next five years
Key Highlights
Emphasis on encouraging AI companies, startups and digital enterprises in Bihar to attract investment and create new employment opportunities.
Discussion on promoting the development of advanced AI technologies, including large AI models, and encouraging innovation.
Target to train five lakh students in AI over the next five years to prepare young people for the technological requirements of the future.
Focus on strengthening the technological infrastructure required for AI development and promoting programmes led by the state government.
Bihar will organise a major AI event every year for the next five years, bringing experts, companies, startups and students together on a common platform.
Patna, October 2026: Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary today chaired a review meeting on the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 at the Sankalp conference hall at Lok Sevak Awas.
During the meeting, Information Technology Department Secretary Abhay Kumar Singh gave a detailed presentation on the Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026. He outlined its various provisions, including measures to encourage investment, equip young people with technical skills and strengthen the basic infrastructure required for AI development.
The meeting emphasised making Bihar a leading state in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Chief Minister said better opportunities should be developed in the state for AI companies, startups and digital enterprises so that Bihar can emerge as a major centre for new technologies and innovation.
He directed the concerned department to constitute a dedicated team to ensure the effective implementation of the policy and work towards achieving the prescribed targets within the stipulated timeframe.
The Bihar Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 aims to promote emerging technologies, innovation, skill development and digital entrepreneurship in the state. The policy is intended to create new opportunities for Bihar’s youth while strengthening the state’s economy.
The meeting also stressed the need to develop the technological infrastructure necessary for AI growth and encourage state government-led initiatives in this field.
As part of its broader strategy, Bihar aims to train one lakh young people in AI every year over the next five years, taking the total target to five lakh students. The initiative is expected to help prepare the state’s workforce for future technological demands.
The state will also organise a major AI-focused event annually over the next five years to bring experts, technology companies, startups and students together, facilitate the exchange of ideas and promote collaboration in the sector.
Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit, Chief Minister’s Secretary Lokesh Kumar Singh, Information Technology Department Secretary Abhay Kumar Singh and Chief Minister’s Secretary Sanjay Kumar Singh were present at the meeting.
