CM Devendra Fadnavis presided the MoU Signing Between GoM and Microsoft Corporation (India) Pvt. Ltd. |
Mumbai: In a significant move towards digital transformation, the Maharashtra government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Microsoft to leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) for enhancing governance. The MoU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, with Chief Secretary Sujata Saunik representing the Maharashtra government and Venkat Krishnan signing on behalf of Microsoft.
Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, Water Resources Minister Girish Mahajan, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Vikas Kharge and other key officials from the state government and Microsoft were also present at the event.
Fadnavis emphasised that this partnership will make governance more efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric. Sujata Saunik highlighted that the collaboration with Microsoft will provide government officials with world-class AI training, accelerating Maharashtra’s digital transformation.
Benefits of the MoU
Under this partnership, three AI Excellence Centers will be set up in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur.
The MoU will significantly enhance administrative efficiency through AI-driven automation. This transformation will streamline document processing, policy implementation, and decision-making processes, resulting in faster, more accurate governance outcomes.
State employees will receive AI training and certifications, enabling them to adopt cutting-edge technologies and improve governance.
Microsoft’s Copilot technology will enhance efficiency in complaint resolution, healthcare management, transportation, and land records administration, making government services more responsive and citizen-friendly.
AI will contribute to strategic improvements in agriculture, healthcare, cybersecurity, and industrial development, further aligning with Maharashtra’s goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2028.
The MoU will also help Maharashtra’s target to be at the forefront of AI-driven governance, attracting global technology investments and fostering an innovation-driven administration.
