Six centres of excellence and five innovation cities: the artificial intelligence policy Maharashtra's cabinet approved

Background

Maharashtra's industrial and skilling plans are in the news as five upgraded industrial training institute clusters in the State clear a national steering committee; the State's own technology policy sits behind that push.
The Maharashtra government announced an Artificial Intelligence Policy at a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai.
The policy aims to boost investment, innovation and employment in the State.
Investments exceeding Rs 10,000 crore are expected under it.
The creation of over 1.5 lakh jobs is expected.
The cabinet also approved six AI centres of excellence across Maharashtra and five AI innovation cities to promote research and industry collaboration.