The Goa government, led by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, has unveiled the ambitious Goa AI Mission 2027, a transformative initiative to position the state as South Asia’s premier AI hub, moving beyond its beachside allure to a tech-driven future.

Announced in a recent stakeholder meeting with IT Minister Rohan Khaunte, the mission aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s India AI Mission, aiming to foster an inclusive AI ecosystem. “We’re creating a future-ready Goa through AI-driven governance, education, and innovation,” said Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director of the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C).

The mission focuses on four pillars: skilling, startups, capital, and infrastructure. Key initiatives include establishing a Goa AI Advisory Council for strategic oversight, drafting a Goa AI Policy for ethical AI adoption, and integrating AI education in schools and colleges. A flagship Goa AI Lab will serve as a hub for startups and researchers, while a Konkani Large Language Model (LLM) will preserve Goa’s cultural heritage.

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Shirgaonkar emphasized the role of Graphic Processing Units (GPUs) to boost compute capacity and the government’s commitment to preparing datasets for AI applications. “Ethical AI use is a priority,” he added.

Amarsh Chaturvedi of Neural Private Ltd praised the mission as a pioneering effort, noting its focus on skilling Goans as AI creators, not just users. Milind Prabhu of Genora Infotech called it a “game-changer” for Goa’s innovation landscape. With 350 IT companies already in the state, the mission aims to drive economic growth and job creation by 2027.

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