Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik launched Odisha for Artificial Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence for Youth initiative on Monday.

The has roped in international technology company Intel for the initiative. In the first phase, the initiative will be implemented in Bhubaneswar, Puri and Cuttack.

The CM said Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds an incredible potential to reshape our world and drive progress. The initiative would augment digital Literacy of the masses.

He advised all Government departments to take advantage of these programme and train officials for enabling them to be at the forefront of the AI revolution.

Electronics & IT Minister Tusharkanti Behera said the AI initiative would put Odisha in the top league among the States in India.