Delhi Government Launches AI Centres to Boost Innovation and Job Creation
Delhi govt to set up AI centres at two city colleges
Hindustan Times
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The Delhi government is establishing two artificial intelligence centres of excellence at Netaji Subhas University of Technology and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, with each centre costing ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million USD). The initiative aims to foster 100 start-ups, train 7,000 individuals, and create 1,000 jobs over four years, aligning with the broader IndiaAI Mission.
- 01Two AI centres to be set up in Delhi at local universities.
- 02Each centre will cost ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million USD).
- 03The initiative aims to support 100 start-ups and train 7,000 individuals.
- 041,000 jobs are expected to be created over four years.
- 05The project aligns with the ₹10,371.92-crore IndiaAI Mission.
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The Delhi government is set to establish two artificial intelligence centres of excellence (AI-CoEs) at Netaji Subhas University of Technology and Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University. Each centre will be funded with an estimated cost of ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million USD) and will be developed under a collaborative model involving the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the Delhi government, and academic partners. The initiative aims to foster approximately 100 start-ups, train 7,000 individuals, and create 1,000 jobs over a four-year period. This move is part of the broader ₹10,371.92-crore IndiaAI Mission, which aims to position India as a global hub for artificial intelligence by developing indigenous large language models and enhancing AI infrastructure. Delhi's IT Minister, Pankaj Kumar Singh, emphasized the importance of these centres in promoting innovation and improving public service delivery through AI-driven solutions.
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The establishment of these AI centres is expected to enhance job opportunities and foster innovation in Delhi, benefiting students and aspiring entrepreneurs.
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