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UK AI Minister Returns to Birthplace Bihar, Meets JD(U) Leader for Tech Talks

United Kingdom's Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Kanishka Narayan, visited his birthplace Bihar after more than two decades. He met with Janata Dal (United) National Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha at his residence in Patna to discuss technological cooperation. Narayan praised the significant progress he witnessed in Bihar and highlighted shared ethical values as a foundation for deeper UK-India AI collaboration. Jha emphasized the state's readiness to leverage AI in key sectors like agriculture and health, crediting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's leadership for creating a transformative platform.

Key Points: UK AI Minister Kanishka Narayan Visits Bihar, Meets Sanjay Kumar Jha

  • UK AI Minister's homecoming after 20+ years
  • Discussion on AI in health & agriculture
  • Emphasis on UK-India tech partnership
  • Recognition of Bihar's developmental progress
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Bihar: United Kingdom's AI Minister meets JDU's Sanjay Kumar Jha at his residence

UK Minister Kanishka Narayan visits Bihar after 20 years, meets JD(U)'s Sanjay Kumar Jha to discuss AI cooperation & state's development progress.

"It's a real personal pleasure to be here in Bihar - Kanishka Narayan"

Patna, February 21

United Kingdom's Minister for Artificial Intelligence, Kanishka Narayan, arrived in Bihar his birthplace. On his arrival in Patna he met with Sanjay Kumar Jha, the National Working President of the Janata Dal. The visit marks a significant homecoming for the British Minister after more than two decades to observe the state's developmental progress and explore potential technological cooperation.

Talking to the media, Kanishka Narayan said, "It's a real pleasure to be here in Bihar. I was born here and so I'm back after more than 20 years and you can see a huge amount of progress here. We are chasing the future of technology. That's what we're trying to do in the UK with AI as well. So it's a real personal pleasure to be here in Bihar"

National Working President of the JD(U), Sanjay Kumar Jha, hosted the UK's AI Minister Kanishka Narayan at his residence today.

While speaking to the media, Sanjay Kumar Jha said, "Today everything has gone global, and Bihar is matching all this with technology...We are doing well in every sector in the country and the world... Things have changed in Bihar now. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has set the platform here. Now you can fly as high as you want. AI technology can be used in health, agriculture, and services... Bihar is an agricultural state. I believe that in the future, Bihar will be no less than any other state."

Earlier, the United Kingdom's Minister for AI and Online Safety, Kanishka Narayan, called for deeper technological cooperation with India, citing shared ethical values and developmental goals as the foundation of a strong bilateral partnership.

Speaking to ANI on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Narayan described the ongoing discussions as highly significant. "The summit has been deeply impactful," the Minister stated, recognising the value of this global gathering in shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Narayan emphasised that the UK-India relationship in the digital domain rests on mutual understanding and aligned strategic priorities. He highlighted the parallel paths both nations are taking in the regulation and responsible deployment of AI.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the emphasis on shared ethical values for AI is crucial. The UK and India collaborating on responsible AI frameworks could set a global standard. The focus on health and agriculture applications is spot on for Bihar's needs.
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Rohit P
Good to see positive news from Bihar for a change. But let's be real, meetings and statements are one thing. We need to see actual projects on the ground that create jobs and improve farmers' lives. Hope this isn't just another photo-op.
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Priya S
Wonderful! It's always inspiring when people who left India for opportunities abroad come back to contribute. His perspective after 20 years must be valuable. Hope the state government leverages this connection properly for skill development in AI.
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Michael C
The bilateral partnership angle is significant. In the current geopolitical climate, strong tech ties between democracies like the UK and India are more important than ever. AI is the new frontier.
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Kavya N
Using AI in agriculture for a state like Bihar could be a game-changer. Predicting weather, soil health monitoring, smart irrigation... the possibilities are endless. But the implementation has to be inclusive and reach the small farmers. Fingers crossed! 🤞

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