NewzVille Desk
Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw lauded India’s remarkable progress in global AI rankings, securing Rank 1 in AI skill penetration and being recognized among the Top 10 AI nations. He said this while launching several key initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission during its anniversary celebration in New Delhi on 06 March 2025.
The newly introduced initiatives include AIKosha: IndiaAI Datasets Platform, the AI Compute Portal, the AI Competency Framework for Public Sector Officials, iGOT-AI Mission Karmayogi, the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program with Station F, the IndiaAI Application Development Initiative and IndiaAI FutureSkills all aimed at strengthening AI-driven research, innovation, and skill development.
Minister Vaishnaw highlighted that the AI Compute Portal will initially provide access to 10,000 GPUs, with 8,693 more to be added, offering AI compute services at a highly subsidized rate to support startups, researchers, and enterprises.
He further stressed India’s DPI framework for AI, which ensures ethically sourced, consent-based datasets, reducing reliance on synthetic and foreign data. Speaking on AIKosha, he highlighted that the platform hosts over 300 datasets and over 80 models, fostering the development of diverse and unbiased AI solutions.
Vaishnaw also underscored the role of AI in governance and capacity building, mentioning the iGOT-AI Mission Karmayogi, which integrates AI-driven learning recommendations for public officials.
Addressing at the event MeitY Secretary, S. Krishnan emphasized that the launch of the AI Compute Portal is set to revolutionize AI deployment across the country.
He highlighted that this portal represents the largest component of the IndiaAI Mission, with nearly 45% of the mission’s funding allocated to it.
He further noted that AI is a cross-cutting technology that can enhance productivity and prosperity across government, corporate, and social sectors.
The IndiaAI Mission, approved in March 2024, is a landmark initiative dedicated to fortifying India’s AI ecosystem through strategic programs and partnerships spanning both public and private sectors. With a vision to democratize AI access, enhance data quality, cultivate indigenous AI capabilities, and ensure ethical AI practices, the Mission is structured around seven core pillars:
● IndiaAI Compute
● IndiaAI Datasets Platform
● IndiaAI Application Development Initiatives
● IndiaAI FutureSkills
● IndiaAI Innovation Center
● IndiaAI Startup Financing
● Safe & Trusted AI
