The Rajasthan Cabinet has approved the Rajasthan Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML) Policy-2026, marking a significant step in positioning the state as a hub for technology-driven investment and innovation.
Deputy Chief Minister Prem Chand Bairwa said the policy, announced in the state budget earlier this year, acknowledges the growing role of information technology in public service delivery and aims to strengthen e-governance across government departments.
“The primary objective of the policy is to make public services faster, more transparent, and citizen-centric through the responsible, ethical, and secure use of AI and ML, while enhancing administrative efficiency and promoting innovation-led economic growth,” Bairwa said.
The policy emphasizes building AI systems that are transparent, accountable, fair, and privacy-protected. Key provisions include reducing bias in AI-based decision-making, ensuring data security and personal information protection, making AI decisions explainable and auditable, and establishing clear mechanisms for reporting and resolving AI-related cybercrimes.
It also provides for the creation of an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Rajasthan to support research, innovation, and capacity building. Each government department will identify AI-driven use cases and appoint an AI Nodal Officer to oversee implementation and coordination.
The state will develop advanced digital infrastructure, including AI cloud services, secure data repositories, testing platforms, and high-performance computing facilities. AI education and skill development will be promoted across schools, ITIs, polytechnics, and colleges, with dedicated training programmes for youth, teachers, and government employees. Industries, MSMEs, startups, and research institutions undertaking AI initiatives will be eligible for top-up incentives aligned with RIPS, MSME, and Startup Policies.
Public Health Engineering Minister Kanhaiya Lal also announced that the Cabinet approved the Green Credit Voucher Initiative-2025 to promote a green and circular economy. The scheme will provide additional incentives to urban local bodies and investors undertaking environmentally sustainable projects.
Under this initiative, tradable and redeemable green credits will be issued in the form of vouchers, linking environmental performance to economic benefits. Enterprises and local bodies will be encouraged to participate in areas such as renewable energy and energy efficiency, waste management, water conservation, air pollution control, sustainable buildings, infrastructure, agriculture, and other eco-friendly sectors.
The initiative is expected to accelerate private and public investment in sustainability-focused projects while supporting Rajasthan’s long-term environmental goals.
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