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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
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