AI should be used in preparation of detailed project report for highways, mining: Union minister Nitin Gadkari

Artificial intelligence (AI) should be used in the preparation of detailed project reports for highway construction, mining and enhancing agricultural productivity, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Wednesday.

Addressing an event here, Gadkari said innovation, technology and AI will be India’s strength.

“In India, the quality of DPRs prepared by consultancy firms is not good. AI can be used in every field, including in the preparation of DPR for highway construction, mining and enhancing agricultural productivity,” he noted.

A DPR, which includes…