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Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday underscored the need to capitalise on artificial intelligence (AI) to showcase Marathi literature and ensure that future generations can access the work created by great Marathi writers.

- HT Correspondent

PUNE: Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday underscored the need to capitalize on artificial intelligence (AI) to showcase Marathi literature and ensure that future generations can access the work created by great Marathi writers.

Speaking at the third "Vishwa Marathi Sammelan" at Fergusson College in the city, Fadnavis directed the state's Marathi language department to develop a small language model using AI to promote Marathi language and literature.

The central government last year accorded the "classical language" tag to Marathi.

Referring to industry minister Uday Samant's remark that some people had raised questions about the Marathi language department organizing the event, the CM said debate is an integral part, whether it is a literary meet or a theatre festival.

"Such events cannot be complete without discussions and differences of opinion. In fact, creating a debate is part of our core temperament because we are emotional and sensitive people. Debate and counter-debate must take place. Only then will real intellectual churning happen," the CM said. With the recognition as a classical language, Marathi has received its rightful place, he said, adding that a World Marathi Conference will be held abroad in the next five years.