Maha Govt to set up panel on using AI in government offices

New Delhi: The Maharashtra cabinet has approved to set up a high-powered committee on using artificial intelligence technology in government and semi-government offices.
The council of ministers decided to expand the scope of Maharashtra Research and Vigilance for Enhanced Law Enforcement Ltd (MARVEL), formed in 2024 for using AI in the state police force.
MARVEL will assist in implementing AI technology in various government and semi-government offices and protecting official data, the CMO stated.
The high-powered panel to be headed by the chief secretary and secretaries of departments will decide on the nature of projects to be handled by MARVEL.
The Cabinet also approved the establishment of a 13-member Mining Authority to be headed by the chief minister in Gadchiroli. The Authority will look into managing the main and industrial subsidiary minerals.
The government acknowledged the need to foster a favourable industrial environment to set up small and medium industries and ultra mega projects in Gadchiroli to achieve the target of a 1 trillion dollar economy.