BIHAR-AI-2026-07-001
IT department signs MoU with CoRover to build 'BiharGPT'
The cabinet approved a partnership with CoRover, the company behind BharatGPT, on 24 June 2026 to develop 'BiharGPT', described as a sovereign AI model tailored to the state's needs. The MoU was signed at the Chief Minister's secretariat on 17 July 2026. The Chief Minister said an indigenous AI model would be developed in line with state requirements.
- Stage
- Agreement finalised
- Confidence
- Very high
- Latest news
- Sources
- 2 cited
Journey so far
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- Announced
- Approved
- Finalised
- Initiated
- Operational
- Verified
Good to know: MoU signed. No public evidence located of a BiharGPT pilot or release as of 30 September 2026.
What's confirmed
3 facts backed by sources
- The cabinet approved the CoRover partnership on 24 June 2026.
- The stated focus is a state-specific AI model called 'BiharGPT'.
- MoU documents were exchanged in Patna on 17 July 2026 in the presence of the Chief Minister.
Still to be confirmed
4 things to watch for
- Development timeline for BiharGPT
- Any released or piloted BiharGPT model or service
- Cost or financial terms
- Departments that will use the model
How it unfolded (2)
Each step as a dated source records it, oldest first
- MoU approved
The IT department agreement with CoRover was among the AI agreements announced with the state roadmap.
The Times of India
- MoU finalised, implementation planning
Reporting described the CoRover agreement to build a Bihar-specific assistant as signed.
The Times of India
Sources (2)
Who reported it, when, and what they cover
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The Times of India Established news |
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The Times of India Established news |
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