Karnataka’s ₹50 Cr AI Revolution: Big Plans Unveiled in Budget 2025
Karnataka Budget 2025: Rs 50 Cr Allocated for AI Growth, AI Cell for Governance Announced
Karnataka Government’s AI Vision: Major Investments in Technology & Governance
Karnataka, India’s leading tech hub, is making a bold move towards artificial intelligence (AI)-driven governance. In the Karnataka Budget 2025, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced multiple AI initiatives, including a Rs 50 crore investment to establish the Centre for Applied AI for Tech Solutions (CATS). The initiative aims to solidify Karnataka’s position as a frontrunner in AI-driven governance and technological advancements.
AI for Smarter Governance: Karnataka AI Cell Established
The state government is setting up the Karnataka AI Cell to enhance governance using cutting-edge AI solutions. This cell will leverage technologies like:
- Computer Vision
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Large Language Models (LLM)
- Machine Learning (ML)
The AI Cell will focus on automating government processes, improving decision-making, and enhancing citizen services. A key tool under this initiative is the AI-based Government Order Summary and Information Extraction Tool, which will allow both officials and citizens to easily access government orders, policies, and schemes.
AI-Driven Public Grievance Redressal: IPGRS 2.0 Launched
To improve the efficiency of handling public grievances, Karnataka is introducing IPGRS 2.0, an upgraded AI-integrated Integrated Public Grievance Redressal System. This system aims to streamline complaints, track their resolution, and provide real-time updates to citizens.
Tech-Driven Attendance Monitoring Across Departments
The Karnataka Advanced Attendance Management System is being rolled out across all government departments. This system will combine AI and Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to ensure better attendance tracking and workforce management.
Empowering Education with AI: ‘Kalika Deepa’ Program
In collaboration with Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Foundation, the Karnataka government is introducing the ‘Kalika Deepa’ program. This AI-powered initiative will benefit 2,000 schools across the state, helping students learn Kannada, English, and foundational math skills through AI-driven personalized learning tools.
Karnataka GIS Portal 2.0: AI-Powered Geospatial Data Management
The Karnataka-GIS (K-GIS) Portal is getting a Rs 150 crore upgrade to incorporate AI and ML tools. This portal, managed by the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Application Centre (KSRSAC), provides essential geospatial data, departmental asset information, and digitized Hissa maps for over 29,000 revenue villages.
AI for Legal System: Smart Judicial Transcription & Translation
A new AI-based Smart Judicial System will be developed with Rs 2 crore to automate court transcriptions, translate judicial documents, and improve accessibility of legal information.
AI in Agriculture: Digital Agricultural Service Centres
Karnataka is setting up Digital Agricultural Service Centres, integrating AI, digital, and geospatial technologies to support farmers. These centres will:
- Provide crop insights for better decision-making
- Enhance productivity through AI-powered predictions
- Assist policymakers with real-time agricultural data
AI-Enabled Traffic Monitoring & Road Safety Measures
To enhance traffic monitoring and rule enforcement, Karnataka will install AI-enabled electronic cameras at 60 locations across Davanagere, Dharwad, Kalaburagi, Belagavi, Chitradurga, Haveri, Hospet, Bellari, Vijayapura, and Dakshina Kannada districts. This project, costing Rs 50 crore, aims to:
- Detect and control traffic violations
- Improve road safety
- Enhance urban mobility
Karnataka’s AI-Powered Future
With these groundbreaking AI initiatives, Karnataka is positioning itself as a national leader in AI-driven governance and innovation. From enhancing public services to transforming education, agriculture, and traffic management, the state’s AI investments reflect a future-ready approach that integrates technology into everyday governance.
