India, Jan. 31 -- 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.

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 organising the event, the CM said debate is an integral par...