← Latest news 
Maharashtra launches AI policy 2026 with Rs 10000 crore push and 1.5 lakh jobs
Economy
Published on 29 April 2026
AI Excellence Centres and Innovation Cities get greenlit
Maharashtra’s cabinet approved an Artificial Intelligence Policy 2026 that targets a Rs 10,000 crore investment and aims to generate 1.5 lakh new jobs. The plan includes setting up AI Excellence Centres and Innovation Cities to speed AI adoption across sectors. The policy also focuses on building a skilled workforce and creating an ecosystem for innovation.
- Cabinet clears Maharashtra’s AI Policy 2026
- Rs 10,000 crore investment target for AI growth
- Plans to create 1.5 lakh jobs through AI skilling
- AI Excellence Centres and Innovation Cities to drive adoption
Read the full story at The Economic Times
This summarization was done by Beige for a story published on 
The Economic Times