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📢 Why in News?
India’s efforts to achieve technological sovereignty in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) reached a major milestone as three Indian startups have been selected to build indigenous Foundation Models – a significant development under the IndiaAI Mission.
Launched in 2023, the IndiaAI Mission is a visionary initiative to make India a global hub for ethical, inclusive, and cutting-edge AI development.
🧠 What is the IndiaAI Mission?
The IndiaAI Mission is a joint initiative of:
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The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY)
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NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies)
It is being implemented by IndiaAI, an independent division under MeitY.
🎯 Objectives of the Mission
The IndiaAI Mission stands on two key slogans:
✅ “Making AI in India”
Developing indigenous AI capabilities and foundational models.
✅ “Making AI Work for India”
Deploying AI solutions to transform critical sectors such as:
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Healthcare 🏥
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Agriculture 🌾
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Education 📚
Additional Focus Areas:
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Promote responsible and ethical AI use
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Ensure wider access to AI for startups and researchers
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Build India’s leadership in global AI innovation
🧱 Pillars of the IndiaAI Ecosystem
1. 🖥️ Common Compute Facility
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Provides high-performance computing power
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Supports AI startups, researchers, and institutions
2. 📚 AI Kosha (Dataset Repository)
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A centralized platform hosting diverse Indian datasets
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Facilitates training of AI models with localized context
3. 🛡️ AI Safety Institute (Planned)
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Will frame AI safety and ethical guidelines
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Set regulatory standards for responsible AI use
4. 🧪 IndiaAI Innovation Centre
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Acts as an R&D hub for advanced AI technologies
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Promotes collaboration between academia, startups, and industry
5. 🧩 AI Application Development Initiative
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Focuses on building sector-specific AI applications
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Aligned with national development goals
6. 📈 Startup Financing Support
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Funds AI startups building indigenous foundational models
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Encourages innovation and entrepreneurship in AI
7. 🎓 FutureSkills Initiative
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Aims to upskill youth and professionals in AI and emerging technologies
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Creates a future-ready AI workforce
🔬 Recent Milestone
✅ Three Indian AI startups selected to develop foundational models under the IndiaAI Mission – a key move toward AI Atmanirbharta (self-reliance).
🧠 Why It Matters for Exams?
This topic is highly relevant for:
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UPSC GS Paper 3 (Science & Tech, Emerging Technologies)
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State PCS, SSC CGL, and other exams focusing on current affairs & governance
Focus Areas for Exam Prep:
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Objectives and components of the IndiaAI Mission
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Role of MeitY and NASSCOM
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India’s approach to ethical AI
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AI in public service delivery (health, agri, education)
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