MEITY Launches Multiple Initiatives to Boost the AI Ecosystem

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched several key initiatives to enhance India's AI ecosystem during the anniversary celebration of the IndiaAI Mission.

Key Initiatives Launched

1. AIKosha: IndiaAI Datasets Platform: A secured platform providing access to datasets, AI models, and use cases with AI sandbox capabilities for experimentation and testing.
2. IndiaAI Compute Portal: Offers subsidized AI compute, storage, and network services, with access to over 10,000 GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) that are crucial for AI computations.

• GPU: A circuit used for processing graphics and videos and is essential for running AI models efficiently.

3. AI Competency Framework: Aims to enhance AI skills among public sector officials by providing a structured competency mapping framework.
4. iGOT-AI for Government Officials: An AI-powered, personalized learning platform available on iGOT Karmayogi, tailored for government employees.
5. Other Initiatives
   1. IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program: Aims to support AI startups at the global level.
   2. IndiaAI Innovation Challenge: A competition to encourage innovative AI solutions.
   3. IndiaAI FutureSkills Fellowship: Offers fellowships to enhance skills in the AI domain.

About IndiaAI Mission

1. Launched: March 2024
2. Budget: ₹10,371.92 crore
3. Objective: To promote AI innovation through public-private partnerships and the establishment of advanced AI infrastructure.
   • This will be achieved by democratizing access to computing, providing capital for startups, fostering socially impactful AI projects, and promoting ethical AI development.
4. Ministry: MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology)
5. Implementing Agency: IndiaAI (Independent Business Division under Digital India Corporation)

Seven Pillars of IndiaAI Mission

1. IndiaAI Compute Capacity : Focuses on building a scalable AI ecosystem by integrating 10,000+ GPUs through public-private collaborations.
2. IndiaAI Innovation Centre : Dedicated to creating advanced AI models for India, including Large Multimodal Models (LMMs) and specialized foundational models.
3. IndiaAI Datasets Platform : A centralized hub for accessing non-personal datasets, streamlining research and providing resources for startups.
4. IndiaAI Application Development Initiative : Focuses on AI-driven solutions across sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and education.
5. IndiaAI FutureSkills : Aims to increase the number of graduates and postgraduates in AI, with the establishment of Data and AI Labs in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.
6. IndiaAI Startup Financing : Provides funding and resources for AI startups to help them scale and grow.
7. Safe & Trusted AI : Ensures the responsible development and deployment of AI through ethical guidelines, responsible AI projects, and the creation of indigenous tools.

India's Key AI Models and Language Technologies

1. India has been making significant strides in the AI and language technology domain, with several government-backed initiatives and AI models aimed at improving communication, accessibility, and service delivery.
2. Some of the key AI models and technologies include BharatGen, Digital India BHASHINI, Sarvam-1 AI Model, Chitralekha, and Hanooman’s Everest 1.0.

BharatGen

1. Overview: BharatGen is India’s first government-funded multimodal large language model (LLM). It is designed to cater specifically to the country’s linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic diversity.
2. Objective: The model aims to transform public service delivery and citizen engagement by developing foundational AI models for language, speech, and computer vision. BharatGen strives to make AI accessible and applicable to India’s diverse population.
3. Impact: By focusing on multiple modalities, it addresses challenges in AI technology adoption across various sectors, enhancing the effectiveness of government services.

Digital India BHASHINI

1. Overview: Digital India BHASHINI is an AI-powered language translation platform under the Digital India initiative. It plays a key role in facilitating better access to government services by connecting citizens in their native languages.
2. Objective: The platform aims to bridge the digital language divide by providing real-time translations for digital content, ensuring that non-English speakers can access essential information.
3. Key Feature: It uses crowdsourcing through the "Bhasha Daan" initiative, where individuals contribute linguistic data to build multilingual datasets, expanding the platform’s ability to support numerous Indian languages.

Sarvam-1 AI Model

1. Overview: Sarvam-1 is a large language model (LLM) optimized for Indian languages. It is designed to perform various tasks such as language translation, text summarization, and content generation.
2. Applications:
   1. Language Translation: Facilitates accurate and context-aware translations across multiple languages.
   2. Text Summarization: Helps in condensing large volumes of text into concise summaries.
   3. Content Generation: Assists in generating coherent and meaningful content, useful in media and educational fields.
3. Impact: It makes significant contributions to AI-driven linguistic tasks, enabling efficient communication and content processing in India’s multi-lingual context.

Chitralekha

1. Overview: Chitralekha is an AI platform focused on generating and editing audio transcripts in various Indic languages.
2. Objective: The platform aims to enable the transcription of audio content into text, which can be edited and translated, supporting the accessibility of audio content in different languages.
3. Applications: It is especially useful for media, educational, and accessibility sectors, providing efficient tools for transcribing audio in multiple languages

Hanooman’s Everest 1.0

1. Overview: Everest 1.0 is a multilingual AI system developed by Hanooman, designed to support communication in 35 Indian languages.
2. Objective: The system aims to facilitate effective communication and accessibility by supporting a wide range of Indian languages, catering to the linguistic diversity of the country.
3. Impact: By supporting 35 languages, it significantly aids in breaking down communication barriers and promoting inclusivity in digital services, government interactions, and more.

The initiatives launched by MeitY as part of the IndiaAI Mission are geared towards strengthening India's position in the global AI ecosystem, promoting innovation, and ensuring the responsible development and application of AI technologies.

 

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