Archive · 31 Jan 2026
UP to Establish 65 AI Labs
The Uttar Pradesh government is creating 65 special labs that focus on artificial intelligence (AI).
These labs will help develop and research AI technologies.
Some of these labs are already working in places like Lucknow and Gorakhpur.
The government has approved 49 labs and is planning for the remaining 13.
These labs will use AI to improve areas like healthcare, policing, farming, and education.
The state aims to become a leader in AI and create new jobs.
The government has set aside a large amount of money for this project over the next three years.
Uttar Pradesh government is setting up 65 AI labs across the state.
3 labs are already operational in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Pilibhit.
49 labs have been approved, and the process for the remaining 13 is underway.
AI labs will focus on healthcare, policing, agriculture, and education.
The state's AI Mission has a budget of Rs 2,000 crore over three years.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh government
- What
- Setting up 65 AI labs
- When
- Process ongoing, 49 approved, 13 in planning
- Where
- Across Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To promote skill development, innovation, and employment opportunities
- Total AI Labs
- 65
- Operational Labs
- 3 (Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Pilibhit)
- Approved Labs
- 49
- Remaining Labs
- 13
- AI Mission Budget
- Rs 2,000 crore over 3 years
- AI Applications
- Healthcare, Policing, Agriculture, Education
