NEW DELHI, India, October 28, 2024 – Meta, along with IndiaAI, has launched an ambitious project to further strengthen AI in the country with Srijan, a Center for Generative AI at IIT Jodhpur, accompanied by the nationwide YuvAI program.
The initiative aims at enhancing the AI ecosystem of India and has been made possible with a large funding of INR 750 lakh provided by Meta.
“This partnership will establish a robust ecosystem for groundbreaking research, skill development, and open-source innovation,” states Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary of MeitY.
The program’s cornerstone, Srijan, will focus on empowering young innovators and training them on different large language models and the applications of AI.
“This initiative aligns seamlessly with India’s AI mission, empowering the next generation to pioneer AI advancements for India’s social and economic benefit,” says Shivnath Thukral, Meta’s representative.
In collaboration with AICTE, the YuvAI program is envisaged to enable more than 100,000 youth and developers in basic LLM skills within a span of three years. The initiative also involves establishing a Gen AI Resource Hub and conducting Master Training Activation Workshops across the country.
The support of additional well-known institutions, such as PGI Chandigarh, AIIMS Jodhpur, and IHBAS Delhi, will further enhance this effort.
“We’re creating pathways to sustainable AI solutions in critical sectors while ensuring responsible and ethical AI development,” emphasizes Dr. Santosh Kumar, Director of IIT Jodhpur.
The partnership marks a turning point for India’s overall technology innovation as it aligns with industry expertise, government vision, and academic excellence to make India a growing hub of AI innovation and growth.
Source: https://indiaai.gov.in/article/indiaai-and-meta-launch-srijan-and-yuvai-to-propel-open-source-ai-innovation-research-and-skill-development-in-india
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