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Karnataka Set to Launch State-Level AI Mission Alongside IndiaAI Initiative

by VARINDIA 2025-07-17

State IT Minister Priyank Kharge emphasized the urgency to regulate generative AI and create a dedicated framework.

The Karnataka government is set to introduce its own Artificial Intelligence (AI) Mission, aligning closely with the Centre’s IndiaAI initiative. The state’s upcoming Karnataka IT Policy 2025–30 is expected to include this mission, aimed at promoting responsible AI development, regulation, and innovation across sectors.

Priyank Kharge, Karnataka’s Minister for IT & BT, recently highlighted the urgent need to regulate generative AI technologies while encouraging their ethical and innovative applications. As AI-powered tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and DALL·E gain widespread popularity in India, state-level frameworks are becoming crucial for governance, accountability, and digital safety.

“We cannot ignore the growing impact of generative AI on industries, education, and governance. It’s time to establish a clear AI policy framework that balances innovation with responsibility,” said Kharge.

The proposed Karnataka AI Mission will likely focus on:

Developing regulatory frameworks for safe and ethical AI deployment
Supporting AI startups and research institutions
Promoting AI-driven skilling and workforce development
Enabling use cases in agriculture, healthcare, education, and smart governance
Establishing AI innovation hubs and public-private partnerships

This mission complements India’s broader IndiaAI strategy, which aims to build homegrown AI capabilities, foster open-source model development, and make AI accessible to all. Karnataka, with its strong technology ecosystem in Bengaluru, is uniquely positioned to lead in AI innovation and policy implementation.

As India races to harness the power of AI, Karnataka’s mission will serve as a blueprint for other states, ensuring that the technology is developed and deployed in a way that benefits society at large.