The Delhi government has submitted a proposal to the Centre to establish two AI centers of excellence, aimed at fostering research and development in artificial intelligence (AI). The proposed centers will be located at the Netaji Subhas University of Technology (NSUT) and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, both institutions under the Delhi government’s purview. This initiative is part of the India AI Mission, a government program launched in March 2024 with a substantial budget allocation of ₹10,372 crore over five years to bolster the nation’s AI ecosystem.
The Centre invited states in January to submit proposals for setting up AI Centers of Excellence, with a focus on advancing AI innovation in sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, and infrastructure. The establishment of these centers is expected to contribute to the development of AI hubs nationwide, complementing existing centers of excellence at IITs in Delhi, Ropar, and Kanpur. Financial support from the India AI Mission fund will aid in the implementation of these state AI centers.
This move underscores the government’s efforts to drive AI research and development in India, leveraging the expertise and resources available at academic institutions. Once operational, these centers are expected to play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and technological advancement in AI across diverse sectors.
Source: mint – technology