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Goa Rolls Out Powerful AI Policy Draft, Seeks Public Feedback
Goa has released its draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for public consultation, marking a key step in its efforts to position itself as a hub for emerging technologies.
Goa has released its draft Artificial Intelligence Policy for public consultation, aiming to build a robust AI ecosystem focused on skilling, startups, and governance. Delivered in just 50 days, the policy reflects the state’s push to become a technology-driven hub by 2027.
Goa has released its draft Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy for public consultation, marking a key step in its efforts to position itself as a hub for emerging technologies. The draft was unveiled by Information Technology, Electronics & Communications Minister Rohan Khaunte.
The policy has been prepared within 50 days, ahead of the government’s 100-day commitment, following consultations with industry stakeholders, academic institutions, and domain experts.
Speaking at the launch in Panaji, Khaunte said the policy is designed to be both practical and forward-looking, with a focus on integrating AI across sectors such as governance, tourism, and finance. He added that public feedback will play a key role in refining the final framework.
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The draft outlines a roadmap to strengthen AI skilling, support startups, and build innovation-driven ecosystems in the state. It also focuses on improving public services through AI adoption and developing infrastructure to support research and deployment.
Under the proposed Goa AI Mission 2027, the state aims to leverage local talent, develop large language models (LLMs), and establish frameworks for safety and accountability in AI systems.
Khaunte also said the government is considering restricting social media access for children under 16, while promoting AI-driven educational tools as a more productive alternative. The proposal is currently under discussion with stakeholders and may be escalated to the central government.
The draft AI Policy will be available for public review on the Goa Online Portal and the Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications website from May 4, 2026, for a period of 15 days.
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