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PANAJI: Goa is moving closer to finalising its Artificial Intelligence policy as the state continues consultations with industry and academic stakeholders to refine the draft framework. The initiative is part of a broader effort to position Goa as a hub for innovation and responsible AI adoption.
A meeting held at Paryatan Bhavan in Panaji brought together officials from the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications and representatives from the Goa Technology Association to review the revised policy draft. The discussion focused on the policy’s objectives, core pillars and potential sectoral applications that could drive the adoption of artificial intelligence across governance, industry and education.
During the interaction, industry representatives shared their suggestions and feedback aimed at strengthening the policy framework. The discussions also addressed the challenges faced by startups working in the field of artificial intelligence and explored ways to incorporate their requirements into the final policy to ensure practical implementation.
The policy development process began earlier this year with a high level stakeholder consultation where the initial draft was circulated for feedback. The exercise resulted in 57 suggestions from industry groups, institutions and government bodies. These inputs have now been incorporated into the revised draft to create a more comprehensive and implementation focused policy.
Many of the recommendations centred on accelerating AI adoption through partnerships, ensuring time bound implementation of initiatives and improving citizen centric services using technology. Stakeholders also highlighted the need to strengthen AI education and skill development through curriculum integration and targeted training programmes.
The upcoming policy forms a key part of the Goa AI Mission 2027, a wider strategy aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence in governance, education and industry. The mission includes initiatives such as workshops on AI for governance and social impact, development of an AI based chatbot for citizen services and the organisation of a statewide AI hackathon to encourage innovation.
Plans are also underway to introduce AI learning modules in schools and colleges, establish dedicated AI laboratories and provide training for teachers. Other initiatives include the development of a Konkani language model, creation of an AI readiness index for government departments and the establishment of a Centre of Excellence for artificial intelligence in the state.
Through these initiatives, Goa is working toward building an inclusive and forward looking AI ecosystem that supports innovation while delivering practical benefits for governance, education and industry.
