Key Highlights
- The policy focuses on attracting large-scale investments, encouraging AI-driven industries and creating employment opportunities while strengthening the state's digital ecosystem.
- Jharkhand launched its AI Policy 2026–31 to promote the adoption and development of Artificial Intelligence across sectors.
- The policy aims to attract significant investments in AI, data centres, cloud computing, semiconductors and digital technologies.
- It seeks to position Jharkhand as an emerging technology and innovation hub in eastern India.
- The government plans to encourage startups, technology companies and research institutions to invest in the state through various policy incentives.
- Promotion of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning technologies.
- Development of data centres and digital infrastructure.
- Support for AI startups and innovation ecosystems.
- Skill development and training in AI-related technologies.
- Adoption of AI in governance, healthcare, agriculture, education and industries.
- Encouragement of research and collaboration between academia and industry.
- Attract domestic and foreign investment in the technology sector.
- Generate high-skilled employment opportunities.
- Improve digital governance through AI-based solutions.
- Promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Strengthen the state's digital economy and industrial competitiveness.
Question:
Q1. The primary objective of the Jharkhand Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026–31 is to:
a) Promote only IT exports
b) Develop nuclear technology
c) Transform Jharkhand into a leading AI, data centre and digital innovation hub
d) Promote tourism
Answer: c) The policy seeks to position Jharkhand as an emerging technology and innovation hub by attracting investments in AI and digital infrastructure.
