In a groundbreaking initiative, Maharashtra is set to establish the country’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) university. The Information Technology (IT) Department, in collaboration with the Higher and Technical Education Department, has already appointed a task force for the establishment of the university.

Minister of Information Technology Ashish Shelar, speaking about the initiative, emphasised the significance of this project in promoting research, development, skill-building, technological innovation, and policy-making in the field of AI. "This task force will play a critical role in creating a global centre of excellence and innovation in AI, in coordination with the Government of India," the minister stated.