Patna: Bihar’s vision of leveraging AI to make governance more transparent, citizen-centric and employment-oriented took centre stage at the AI Conclave 2026 here on Tuesday, where global AI and analytics firm Tiger Analytics unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at building the state’s AI ecosystem.Addressing the conclave, chief secretary Pratyaya Amrit said the Bihar AI Mission reflects the state’s commitment to using AI to improve governance, generate skilled employment and drive economic growth. He said Tiger Analytics, as the mission’s industry partner, would help bring global AI expertise to Bihar and support the development of an ecosystem where innovation and local talent can thrive together.The conclave brought together senior govt policymakers, academicians and technology experts to discuss Bihar’s AI roadmap and the role of AI in accelerating digital governance and innovation.Tiger Analytics outlined a long-term vision for Bihar centred on four pillars — establishing a large AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Patna, setting up a dedicated AI delivery hub, creating high-value employment opportunities for local talent and advancing AI-led governance across sectors.Founder and CEO of Tiger Analytics, Mahesh Kumar, said the company, in partnership with the Bihar govt and IIT-Patna, is committed to building a thriving AI ecosystem that empowers local talent, strengthens governance, improves decision-making and enhances citizen services through data-driven solutions.Among the key announcements was the launch of a 200-person Global AI Delivery Centre in Patna, which will enable professionals from Bihar to build enterprise for AI solutions for global Fortune 1000 companies. The company also committed Rs12 crore for developing a proposed AI Centre of Excellence at IIT-Patna and related initiatives to train 5,000 local youths in emerging technologies such as AI, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), and speech and language models.