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AI-driven UP a tech model in many spheres
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh is fast emerging as a leader in shaping the country's future through Artificial Intelligence. The state govt has integrated AI into governance, education, agriculture, security, and healthcare, creating new benchmarks in public welfare.
From initiatives like 'AI Pragya' to 'UP Agris' and plans to develop Lucknow as an AI City, UP is building a robust digital economy focused on transparency, productivity, and efficiency in citizen services. Aligning with Govt of India's Vision 2047, the state's AI policy and skill development programmes highlight that UP is not just a consumer of technology but an emerging hub of innovation. AI is fast becoming the backbone of governance and development in Uttar Pradesh.
By integrating AI into youth-centric policies, agriculture, education, and public services, the state is fostering a future-ready, tech-savvy population. The state government is working on a draft AI policy in line with Vision 2047.
Through AI bootcamps, officials from 30 departments have been trained to use AI effectively in government processes. To make the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system more accurate and transparent, AI-based fraud detection and data analytics have also been introduced in some areas.
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Under the IndiaAI Mission, a massive AI ecosystem worth Rs 10,732 crore is being developed in Lucknow. This investment is 67% higher than any other technology infrastructure in the country. Additionally, an AI-based traffic management system is being proposed for Lucknow, while Varanasi is already in the process of implementing an AI-enabled smart traffic system. Under AI Pragya, more than 10 lakh youths, teachers, gram pradhans, government employees, and farmers are being trained in AI, machine learning, data analytics, and cybersecurity in partnership with tech giants like Microsoft, Intel, Google, and Guvi.
In 17 municipal corporations and Gautam Budh Nagar, AI-powered systems such as CCTV surveillance, facial recognition, number plate tracking, and SOS alert systems have been implemented. These are directly integrated with 112 helpline and police control rooms. Under UP Agris Project, launched with World Bank support and an investment of Rs 4,000 crore, 10 lakh farmers are being connected to AI-based technologies. In Revenue Department, satellite imaging and AI algorithms are being used for land consolidation and record management.
In healthcare, the country's first AI-based breast cancer screening center has been established in Fatehpur. tnn
