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India Today
2 days ago
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- India Today
India's first private AI university launched in UP, 1.5 lakh to be trained monthly
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday inaugurated India's first private Artificial Intelligence-augmented multidisciplinary university in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao. The university has been set up by Chandigarh University. According to an official statement, the state is implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) in several areas, including education, security, agriculture, administration and industry. The university is expected to support the development of technical skills in the state. advertisementUnder the AI Pragya scheme, the state government is planning to train 10 lakh people in AI, data analytics, machine learning and cybersecurity. This includes youth, teachers, village leaders, government workers and farmers. The statement also added that the training is being done in partnership with companies such as Microsoft, Intel, Google, and Guvi. The target is to train 1.5 lakh people every Pradesh is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in public safety through the Safe City Project. AI-enabled CCTV cameras, automatic number plate recognition, SOS alert systems, and facial recognition technology have been installed in 17 city corporations. These systems operate continuously and are directly linked to the 112 emergency helpline and police control rooms for real-time monitoring, the statement the agriculture sector, the Rs 4,000 crore UP-AGRIS project, backed by the World Bank, is providing AI-based solutions to 10 lakh farmers. Technologies in use include smart irrigation systems, drone-based land mapping and pest detection tools. The project has also connected 10,000 women's groups and is giving farmer-producer organisations access to digital markets. Furthermore, the Revenue Department is using satellite imaging and AI to manage land records, carry out village-level digital mapping, and support more efficient land is also being used in prison and mining operations. An AI-based monitoring system called 'Jarvis' has been installed in 70 jails to track prisoner activities. The Geology and Mining Department has introduced AI and IoT tools for better oversight of mining zones.- EndsTrending Reel IN THIS STORY#Uttar Pradesh
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM Adityanath, World Bank chief Banga launch two projects for farmers, youths
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and World Bank President Ajay Banga on Friday jointly launched two initiatives 'UP-AGRIS' and ' AI Pragya ' with an aim to transform Uttar Pradesh into a more advanced state. Under the UP-AGRIS project, to be implemented with the World Bank's assistance, modern technology-driven farming will be promoted in the Purvanchal and Bundelkhand regions. The initiative is expected to enhance agricultural productivity and benefit nearly 10 lakh farmers, according to an official the 'AI Pragya' programme, which aims to position Uttar Pradesh as a hub for artificial intelligence, 10 lakh youths across the state will be trained in various AI skills."Uttar Pradesh is now recognised globally as a growth engine of India and not a barrier to progress," Adityanath said at the launch event, adding that both the programmes are crucial in realising the state's vision of becoming a one-trillion-dollar expressed gratitude for the World Bank's support in the AGRIS project, which he said would help improve farm productivity and uplift the farming projects were launched following a meeting between Cheif Minister Adityanath and World Bank chief Banga at the former's the meeting, Adityanath praised the World Bank for its consistent partnership in the state's development efforts, including environmental protection, tourism promotion, and infrastructure Rs 4,000-crore UP-AGRIS project will receive Rs 2,737 crore in loans from the World Bank over a period of six years, while the Uttar Pradesh government will contribute Rs 1,166 crore. The loan has a repayment period of 35 years at an interest rate of 1.23 per cent, according to the programme will directly benefit farmers, fishers, farmer organisations, and agri-related MSMEs, with 30 per cent of the benefits reserved for women. About 10,000 women producer groups will be involved, and 500 farmers will be sent abroad to learn best practices in agriculture, it project will cover 21 districts of eastern UP, including Shravasti, Bahraich, Balrampur, Gonda, Siddharthnagar, Basti, Maharajganj, Sant Kabir Nagar, Kushinagar, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Azamgarh, Mau, Jaunpur, Ballia, Ghazipur, Varanasi, Chandauli, Mirzapur, Sonbhadra, and Sant Ravidas NagarBesides, it will also cover seven districts of Bundelkhand -- Jalaun, Jhansi, Hamirpur, Mahoba, Banda, Lalitpur, and chief minister also announced an upcoming nutrition mission for children. The ' CM Nutrition Mission ' will cover children aged six months to six years, and voluntary organisations will be involved.A study team will be sent to Indonesia, where a similar programme is in place, he the AI Pragya scheme, 10 lakh youths will be trained in areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data analytics, and cybersecurity. Participants will receive certification, and the initiative aims to support employment and startup culture in the programme will be implemented in collaboration with departments like education, health, agriculture, rural development, revenue, and secretariat administration, according to the launch event also saw the screening of a short film showcasing Uttar Pradesh's development attended the event along with World Bank Vice President Auguste Tano Kouame and India Country Director John the state government, ministers Suresh Khanna, Surya Pratap Shahi, Swatantra Dev Singh, Baldev Singh Aulakh, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh, and other senior officials were present.
