Agartala, February 26 Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday that the state will introduce an AI policy, describing it as the first such initiative in the country.
Speaking at the launch of the State Innovation Mission (SIM) at the Badharghat International Fair Ground, in the presence of Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, Saha said the artificial intelligence (AI) policy will be developed with the assistance of the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) and NITI Aayog.
Saha highlighted Tripura's potential as a regional innovation hub, citing its third-strongest internet gateway and strategic location as a corridor to Southeast Asia.
He said leading technology providers are ready to share AI tools to improve public service delivery across the state.
"Agartala, being a Smart City, can use AI for city management, including traffic, power, healthcare, waste management, and property mapping. We have already decided to set up an AI Centre of Excellence and an IT & Data Economic Zone to boost the IT sector," he said.
Saha said the T-NEST (Tripura: Nurturing Entrepreneurship and Startups), which is part of the SIM and has been launched to nurture young talents, will be extended to all eight districts to support young people aspiring to become entrepreneurs through innovation.
Singh expressed confidence that SIM Tripura will integrate AI and digital tools into state programs, aligning with national priorities such as Digital India and Ease of Living reforms.
