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Karnataka Budget 2025 Proposes AI Cell, Allocates ₹50 Cr for Applied AI Centre

-By ArdorComm News Network

Karnataka is making a major push for artificial intelligence (AI) in governance, as announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the 2025 state budget. The government will establish a Centre for Applied AI for Tech Solutions (CATS) with a ₹50 crore investment over five years to position Karnataka as a leader in AI-driven governance.

Key AI Initiatives in Governance:

  • Karnataka AI Cell to develop AI-based solutions using Computer Vision, NLP, and LLM
  • AI-based Government Order Summary and Information Extraction Tool for easy access to policies and schemes
  • AI-driven Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System (IPGRS 2.0) for efficient resolution of complaints
  • Karnataka Advanced Attendance Management System using AI and GIS technologies

AI in Education & Agriculture:

  • ‘Kalika Deepa’ AI-based learning programme for 2,000 schools, in collaboration with Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani’s EkStep Foundation, to improve Kannada, English, and early math skills
  • Digital Agricultural Service Centres leveraging AI and geospatial tech to help farmers make accurate crop decisions

AI for Smart Governance & Infrastructure:

  • Upgrading the Karnataka-GIS (K-GIS) portal to version 2.0 (₹150 crore) with AI/ML enhancements for better asset tracking and Hissa map digitization
  • AI-enabled smart system for judicial transcriptions and translations (₹2 crore) to improve legal documentation
  • AI-powered traffic monitoring system with electronic cameras at 60 locations across Davanagere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, and other districts (₹50 crore) to curb violations

With these initiatives, Karnataka is set to enhance AI adoption across governance, education, agriculture, and urban management, reinforcing its position as India’s leading tech hub.

Source: Money control

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