Symbiosis has taken the initiative at the right time for this and in this effort, 'SAI' will be a successful and pioneering institution in the country, asserted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
FinTech BizNews Service
Mumbai, August 20, 2025: Indians have the potential to succeed even in the fast-paced wave of artificial intelligence. For this, there is a need for educational institutions that can spread this knowledge to the common people. Symbiosis has taken the initiative at the right time for this and in this effort, 'SAI' will be a successful and pioneering institution in the country, asserted Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
He was speaking at the inauguration of Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute (SAII-SAI) at Symbiosis International University, Lavale. On this occasion, Padma Bhushan Dr. Sh. B. Majumdar, Founder and Chancellor of Symbiosis International University, Dr. Vidya Yerawadekar, Principal Director of Symbiosis and Pro-Chancellor of Symbiosis International University, Vice-Chancellor Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman, Director of SAII, Prof. Dr. Loveleen Gaur and others were present.
The state government has created AI chatbots. So that farmers can get their doubts resolved in a language they understand. The government has tied up with Google to suggest solutions to traffic problems in Pune with the help of artificial intelligence. So that the necessary information for traffic planning can be obtained immediately. This technology can be used in multiple ways to make human life easier. The state government has started 3 institutes related to artificial intelligence in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur in collaboration with Microsoft. These institutes will work in various fields like law and order, administration, agriculture, technology etc. and along with this, citizens will be trained on the basic knowledge of artificial intelligence.
Positive use of artificial intelligence is necessary
In the present era, artificial intelligence, quantum computing and semiconductors are bringing about major changes. If the challenges of such technologies are utilized effectively, positive effects are seen on the speed of progress and efficiency. Therefore, the need of the day is to embrace artificial intelligence for favorable development. Cases of digital financial fraud are also coming to the fore due to artificial intelligence. Therefore, it is necessary to use artificial intelligence responsibly and positively. The use of AI for healthcare in remote areas and in pharmaceutical manufacturing is an example of this.
Take the lead in the 'AI revolution' like the internet revolution
The spread of artificial intelligence has started a discussion about the challenges facing society. Questions are being raised specifically about the impact of artificial intelligence on employment. Similar doubts were raised regarding the Internet and computer revolution in the nineties, but the country turned this revolution into an opportunity and Indians established their dominance in the field of information technology in the world. Today, we have an opportunity to take the lead in this field by bringing knowledge of the AI sector to the common people, said Chief Minister Fadnavis. He also said that the initiative taken by the Symbiosis Institute for this is commendable.
Dr. Muzumdar said, recognizing that there is no institution providing education in artificial intelligence at the degree level for students of arts, commerce, science disciplines, such an institution has been established for the first time in the state. Here B.B.A. in AI and B.Sc. in AI courses have been started. The role of artificial intelligence is important in the fourth revolution of human development. Now, in the future, along with technology, there is a need for a revolution based on spiritual values.
In her welcome speech, Dr. Yerawadekar said, Symbiosis Artificial Intelligence Institute has been established to provide training in artificial intelligence without engineering branch. The courses started here have received a huge response from the students and 190 students have enrolled in the first year itself. She said that there are efforts to start such an institute in Nagpur in the future.
Chief Minister Fadnavis inaugurated Symbiosis' multilingual virtual assistant 'SAII'. Dr. Ramakrishnan Raman gave information about this multilingual virtual assistant. Initially, a short film was shown about the journey of Symbiosis.
Heads of various faculties of the university, professors, students, etc. were present on this occasion.
