01 May 2026
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1 month ago
Maharashtra Approves AI Policy 2026: Targeting ₹10,000 Crore Investment
Maharashtra AI Policy 2026
AI Investment India
Mumbai Tech Hub
Artificial Intelligence Governance
Digital Maharashtra
TNPSC
Economy
AI-Ready Maharashtra: A Plan for Digital Innovation
In April 2026, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy 2026, making it one of the most comprehensive digital strategy documents in India. The policy aims to position Mumbai as a global AI hub.
Key Policy Pillars:
- Targets: Aiming for ₹10,000 crore in investment and 1.5 lakh jobs by 2031.
- Infrastructure: Plans for 6 AI Centres of Excellence, 5 Innovation Cities, and 2,000 GPUs for shared computing.
- Incentives: A ₹500 crore venture capital fund and 20% subsidies for MSMEs implementing AI.
- Governance: Mandatory annual AI readiness audits for government departments and local language (Marathi) AI tools.
For Economy and IT aspirants, this highlights the state's transition toward a high-tech, data-led economy.
