A new collaboration is set to strengthen artificial intelligence adoption in Odisha as the state government has partnered with OpenAI to roll out a series of focused initiatives. The effort aims to build AI skills among students and government officials, test AI driven public sector applications, and support Odia language based use cases.
As part of the partnership, structured online AI training programmes will be offered to college students across Odisha. These courses are designed to improve understanding of AI tools and concepts at scale. In parallel, government officials will receive hands on training sessions that focus on practical AI use, productivity tools, and responsible adoption of AI in governance.
The collaboration also includes support for pilot projects within the state government. OpenAI will provide API credits to the Electronics and Information Technology Department of Odisha to enable experimentation and development. One of the key pilots planned under this initiative is a Government Productivity Co Pilot powered by ChatGPT, aimed at improving efficiency within public offices.
“For AI to truly deliver public value, it must be accessible, practical, and grounded in local context,” said Pragya Misra, Head of Strategy and Global Affairs, OpenAI India. Manas Panda, Special Secretary to the Government and Managing Director of Odisha Computer Application Center, said, “Our collaboration with OpenAI will help scale AI awareness and skills among students and government officials,” adding that the partnership aligns with the IndiaAI Mission and Odisha’s wider digital governance objectives.
The initiative reflects Odisha’s focus on combining skill development with real world AI applications to support effective and inclusive digital governance.
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