Location: Dehradun |Date: October 25, 2025 |Read Time: 3 minutes
Summary: Uttarakhand is preparing to launch its Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy soon. The Setu Commission is drafting the plan, aiming to expand AI applications in health, agriculture, disaster management, and e-governance.
The Setu Commission, led by Vice-Chair Raj Shekhar Joshi, is studying AI policies from states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. Their goal is to design a policy that addresses Uttarakhand’s unique challenges, including hilly terrain and limited infrastructure.
Focus Areas of the Policy
Officials say the policy will emphasize sectors such as disaster management, health services, education, agriculture, and e-governance.
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Remote and mountainous areas are expected to benefit the most, with AI helping reach communities that traditionally face service gaps.
Practical Applications
The policy proposes real-world applications: landslide-prone regions could have continuous monitoring; mobile health units in remote villages could get AI support for patient tracking; farmers could use AI to monitor crop growth and get timely weather updates.
These measures are expected to make services faster and more reliable.
what Impact on the State
Experts believe the policy could modernize public services and improve administration. Disaster preparedness is likely to improve, healthcare delivery in remote areas could become easier, and farmers might get more precise tools to manage crops.
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Overall, the policy is intended to make technology more accessible for citizens across Uttarakhand.
The Setu Commission plans to submit the draft by the end of next month. After approval, implementation will begin, potentially making Uttarakhand one of the early adopters of a structured AI approach in India’s hilly states.
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