Odisha to Host Regional AI Impact Conference on December 19–20

The Odisha government will host the Regional AI Impact Conference from December 19 to 20. Positioning the state as a key contributor to India’s emerging artificial intelligence ecosystem in governance and public service delivery. The Electronics and IT Department on 17th December held a curtain-raiser event, outlining Odisha’s AI vision, policy roadmap, and growing portfolio of real-world AI applications.

Odisha’s AI Vision and Policy Direction

• Electronics and IT Minister Mukesh Mahaling said Odisha is adopting a future-ready approach to technology-led growth.
• He highlighted that the Odisha AI Policy 2025, along with supportive policies in FinTech, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), and advanced electronics, is creating a responsible and investor-friendly environment for AI adoption.
• The state aims to build a complete AI innovation ecosystem backed by strong governance, advanced digital capabilities, and long-term policy certainty.

Part of National AI Roadmap

• The conference is part of a broader plan leading up to the India AI Impact Summit, scheduled for February 2026.
• Regional AI Impact Summits will be held across eight states, including Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, Telangana, and Odisha.
• Mahaling noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned making Odisha a major AI hub in the country.

Conference Theme

• The Regional AI Impact Conference is guided by the principle of the “Three Ps – Planet, People and Progress”.
• Which focusing on sustainability, inclusive growth, and sector-specific AI applications in governance.

Key Takeaways

• Odisha to host Regional AI Impact Conference (Dec 19–20)
• Event aligned with India AI Impact Summit 2026
• Core theme: Planet, People, Progress
• AI deployment planned across health, education, disaster management and social sectors
• Launch of Bhasha Dham to promote Odia language using AI

Question

Q. What is the core theme of the Odisha AI Impact Conference?

A. Innovation, Inclusion, Investment
B. Planet, People, Progress
C. Technology, Transformation, Trade
D. AI, Automation, Analytics