Last Updated:March 13, 2026, 14:04 IST Maharashtra Fisheries Development Minister Nitesh Rane said that the government is using AI to boost freshwater fish production across the state. Maharashtra Fisheries Development Minister Nitesh Rane said that the government is using AI to boost freshwater fish production across the state. (Photo: X) The Maharashtra government has begun using artificial intelligence (AI) technology to boost freshwater fish production across the state, Fisheries Development Minister Nitesh Rane said in the Legislative Assembly while replying to discussions on budgetary demands. Rane said the government has started mapping lakes and collecting accurate data on fish production using AI tools. The initiative is being carried out with the support of a private technology partner. The project aims to gather detailed information about lakes across the state and improve fish production through better planning and monitoring. According to the minister, many lakes, especially in regions such as Vidarbha and Marathwada, have been allotted to different institutions for the past 30 to 40 years. However, reliable data on the actual fish production in these …