Bcentriqe.AI Partners with Astric Solutions and KYP Owners Association to Drive AI Adoption in Bihar

Patna: Bcentriqe.AI, a US-based artificial intelligence firm, has entered a strategic joint venture with Astric Solutions and the KYP Owners Association in Bihar to deliver AI-driven solutions integrated with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems across diverse business sectors. The collaboration aims to enhance business profitability and productivity while fostering grassroots-level awareness of artificial intelligence in Bihar.

The partnership with Astric Solutions focuses on deploying innovative AI-powered solutions in industries such as retail, distribution, engineering, construction, contracting, and manufacturing. By leveraging Astric’s infrastructure and expertise, the joint venture seeks to provide clients with critical insights and intelligent process automation to improve profitability and operational efficiency.

To ensure the benefits of AI reach the grassroots, Bcentriqe.AI has also partnered with the KYP Owners Association, which represents around 1,800 skilled youth training centers across Bihar. This initiative aligns with the Bihar government’s Kushal Yuva Karyakram, a flagship program aimed at skilling and capacity-building among youth. Under the program, approximately 25 lakh young people have already received training in basic IT and communication skills through 2,000 block-level skill development centers.

Alakh Verma, CEO of Bcentriqe.AI, emphasized the significance of the partnership, saying, “This association solidifies our establishment of a robust offshore engineering and development center in India with our AI-driven profitability system and further reinforces our commitment to serving clients globally.”

Prabhat Sinha, founder of Astric Solutions, highlighted the potential of the collaboration. “Astric’s strong infrastructure, niche expertise, and training resources will support next-generation AI capabilities, driving skill development in the AI and ML space,” he said. “The combined team will deliver critical insights and enhanced profitability to clients.”

Arun Kumar Singh, President of the KYP Owners Association, described the initiative as a major step in bringing AI to the grassroots. “Our MoU with Bcentriqe.AI is a significant move to promote awareness and utility of artificial intelligence among Bihar’s youth,” he said. “This initiative will be announced at the Kushal Yuva Karyakram’s 8th Foundation Day celebration on December 16.”