The Goa government will notify its AI and deep-tech policy within the next 100 days. The policy aims to develop local talent and homegrown solutions, guided by a vision of "artificial intelligence with a human touch" where technology augments rather than replaces people.
Key initiatives include introducing AI education in schools and colleges, providing grants for startups, and developing a Konkani language model to make services accessible. The state is building on its existing digital infrastructure, like the GoaOnline portal, and has launched the Goa AI Mission 2027 focusing on skilling, startups, capital, and governance.
The main topics covered are the upcoming AI policy notification, the philosophical approach of human-centric AI, and the specific educational, linguistic, and infrastructural pillars of Goa's AI strategy.
The Goa government will notify its AI and deep-tech policy in the next 100 days, state IT Minister Rohan Khaunte said on Friday, highlighting the vision to develop local talent and create homegrown solutions.
Responding to a Private Member Resolution, moved by MLA Aleixo Lourenco in the state assembly, Khaunte explained that the world is moving towards Industry 5.0, where technology works with humans instead of replacing them.
"AI will support human decision-making, creativity and skills while keeping people at the centre," he said, asserting that the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C) is promoting 'artificial intelligence with a human touch.'
Goa has a strong digital base to support this transition, he said.
The minister noted that the GoaOnline portal already offers 280 services from 41 departments, reaching citizens and businesses with 9.1 lakh registered users and 19.9 lakh transactions.
Along with growing digital awareness among people, this platform provides a solid foundation for new technologies such as the recently introduced AI-powered chatbot, he said.
Under the Goa AI Mission 2027, launched in 2025, the DITEC is working on four key pillars: skilling, startups and companies, capital, and governance & infrastructure.
"With a strong focus on education and skill development, plans are underway to introduce AI as a subject in schools and colleges, set up AI learning laboratories and train teachers," Khaunte said.
The study material will be made available in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and English to ensure that students from all backgrounds can benefit, he said.
The minister stated that the state is also working with the Indian Institute of Technology Goa, National Institute of Technology Goa, BITS Pilani, Goa Engineering College and Goa Institute of Management to strengthen AI education and research.
Grants and structured support will be extended to AI startups, with specific provisions for women-led startups, he added.
He further pointed out that a major step in making AI more accessible is the partnership with Bhashini, the language translation mission under Digital India, to develop a Konkani LLM.
This will allow AI systems to understand and communicate in Konkani, helping citizens access government services in their own local language, he said.
The minister informed the House that the department is also working on the AI Kosh initiative, which will ensure that the vast data assets held by government departments are made available responsibly for AI research and innovation.
It's also developing an AI Readiness Index to determine the preparedness of every department to adopt and benefit from Artificial Intelligence, he added.
Khaunte stated that the Goa AI and Deep Tech Policy, which will be notified in the next 100 days, will bring all these initiatives together and guide the state's AI development across education, governance, industry and research. PTI
Responding to a Private Member Resolution, moved by MLA Aleixo Lourenco in the state assembly, Khaunte explained that the world is moving towards Industry 5.0, where technology works with humans instead of replacing them.
"AI will support human decision-making, creativity and skills while keeping people at the centre," he said, asserting that the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications (DITE&C) is promoting 'artificial intelligence with a human touch.'
Goa has a strong digital base to support this transition, he said.
The minister noted that the GoaOnline portal already offers 280 services from 41 departments, reaching citizens and businesses with 9.1 lakh registered users and 19.9 lakh transactions.
Along with growing digital awareness among people, this platform provides a solid foundation for new technologies such as the recently introduced AI-powered chatbot, he said.
Under the Goa AI Mission 2027, launched in 2025, the DITEC is working on four key pillars: skilling, startups and companies, capital, and governance & infrastructure.
"With a strong focus on education and skill development, plans are underway to introduce AI as a subject in schools and colleges, set up AI learning laboratories and train teachers," Khaunte said.
The study material will be made available in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and English to ensure that students from all backgrounds can benefit, he said.
The minister stated that the state is also working with the Indian Institute of Technology Goa, National Institute of Technology Goa, BITS Pilani, Goa Engineering College and Goa Institute of Management to strengthen AI education and research.
Grants and structured support will be extended to AI startups, with specific provisions for women-led startups, he added.
He further pointed out that a major step in making AI more accessible is the partnership with Bhashini, the language translation mission under Digital India, to develop a Konkani LLM.
This will allow AI systems to understand and communicate in Konkani, helping citizens access government services in their own local language, he said.
The minister informed the House that the department is also working on the AI Kosh initiative, which will ensure that the vast data assets held by government departments are made available responsibly for AI research and innovation.
It's also developing an AI Readiness Index to determine the preparedness of every department to adopt and benefit from Artificial Intelligence, he added.
Khaunte stated that the Goa AI and Deep Tech Policy, which will be notified in the next 100 days, will bring all these initiatives together and guide the state's AI development across education, governance, industry and research. PTI
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