Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission to be established
The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission to leverage AI in education, industry, and medicine; State Data Centre upgrade and Wi-Fi expansion.
The Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission will be set up to develop guidelines for constructively leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education, employment, industry, research and medicine, and to establish clear protocols for its utilisation, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu said in his Budget speech for 2024-25.
The government was carefully analysing recent developments in AI and their implications across various sections of Tamil society. The mission will involve professors from leading educational institutions in Tamil Nadu, executives from the electronics industry, and experts in the field, he said.
The State Data Centre will be upgraded with cloud computing infrastructure and disaster data recovery facility by the Electronics Corporation of Tamil Nadu Ltd. (ELCOT) at a cost of ₹200 crore over the next five years, the Minister said.
Free Wi-Fi will be provided at 1,000 prime locations in all Municipal Corporations, including Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchi and Salem, similar to the facility being set up in Chennai, he added.
Tidel Parks were being set up in Madurai at a cost of ₹350 crore, covering 6.4 lakh sq. ft., and in Tiruchi at a cost of ₹345 crore, covering 6.3 lakh sq. ft. Additionally, Neo Tidel Parks were being established in Thanjavur, Salem, Vellore, Tiruppur and Thoothukudi. The initiatives were expected to generate employment opportunities for 13,000 people, according to the Budget speech.
With Coimbatore emerging as one of the fastest growing cities in the country, there was an increasing need for office spaces catering to high-end jobs in sectors such as information technology, life sciences, aerospace, and research and development in engineering. Considering these factors, a state-of-the-art IT Park will be constructed in two phases by ELCOT in Vilankurichi, covering an area of 20 lakh sq. ft., at a cost of ₹1,100 crore, Mr. Thennarasu said.
Belagavi ZP CEO emphasizes innovative marketing for farmers and artisans, collaborating with Exim Bank to boost exports and opportunities.
Mizoram's civic body election heats up as parties finalize candidates and campaign strategies ahead of the April 21 polls.
Congress nominates Umesh Meti and Samarth Mallikarjun for Karnataka bypolls, keeping candidacies within influential families.
South Africa wins the toss and opts to bat in the fourth T20 match against New Zealand in Wellington.
High in the Nilgiris, a quiet ecological revival is underway. Once lost to plantations and invasive species, native grasslands and shola forests are slowly returning—bringing back wildlife, improving water security, and strengthening climate resilience. Driven by civil society groups, conservationists, and indigenous communities, this restoration story offers hope at a time when fragile ecosystems across India face growing threats.
Blasts and sirens sounded in Jerusalem as Israel warned of incoming Iranian missile threats amid escalating tensions.
275 former judges and officials criticize USCIRF's report on religious freedom, calling it biased and lacking credible evidence.
Jharkhand Police request Indian Army's help to safely defuse an active WWII-era bomb found near Subarnarekha river.
Tamil Nadu Assembly election: VCK under compulsion to consider local candidates, says Thirumavalavan
VCK leader Thirumavalavan emphasizes the need for local candidates amid concerns over past electoral losses due to outsiders.
Explore Tamil Nadu's upcoming four-cornered election contest, featuring key players DMK, AIADMK, TVK, and Naam Tamizhar Katchi.
I and EPS were appointed CMs, Stalin elected by people, says O. Panneerselvam
The ₹88.41 crore AMRUT scheme aims to eliminate Kavali's water scarcity, transforming the town’s infrastructure and services.
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck Sikkim's Mangan district; no casualties or property damage reported.