IndiaAI and Meta announced the establishment of the Center for Generative AI, Shrijan at IIT Jodhpur and the launch of the YuvAI initiative for Skilling and Capacity Building in partnership with All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). 

 

This collaboration is aimed at propelling the advancement of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) in the country. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology stated that the Center of Excellencewill identify and empower the next generation of AI innovators and entrepreneurs using open-source AI and exploring possibilities in Large Language Model LLMs. 

 

 

It said that Srijan will encourage students and young developers in India to use open-source AI models to solve real-world problems and drive positive social and economic impact. It will mainly research in education, mobility, and healthcare domains with the global advancements in generative AI. 

 

 

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Secretary, S. Krishnan emphasized that these initiatives are pivotal in creating a robust ecosystem for groundbreaking research, skill development, and open-source innovation, advancing AI technology while ensuring its responsible and ethical deployment. 

 

 

He added that the initiative will support India’s ambitious goal of becoming a 5 trillion dollar economy by equipping the nation’s youth to lead in the global AI arena, securing the country’s position as a leader in technological advancement and economic growth.