Delhi Government to Establish Two AI Centres of Excellence to Boost Innovation and Employment
‘Leap into future’: Delhi govt plans to set up two AI centres of excellence; governance, innovation in focus
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The Delhi government plans to set up two Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (AI-CoEs) to support around 100 startups, train over 7,000 individuals, and create more than 1,000 jobs over four years. Funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and local partners, these centres aim to enhance governance and foster a vibrant startup ecosystem.
- 01Delhi government plans to establish two AI Centres of Excellence.
- 02The initiative aims to support around 100 startups and train over 7,000 individuals.
- 03Each centre will receive ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million USD) in funding.
- 04Focus areas include AI-driven solutions for governance and public service delivery.
- 05The initiative is expected to create over 1,000 jobs and attract investments in AI.
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The Delhi government, under the leadership of Information Technology Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh, is set to establish two Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (AI-CoEs) as part of the IndiaAI Mission by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). With a projected outreach of around 100 startups and training for more than 7,000 individuals, these centres aim to create over 1,000 jobs within four years. Each centre will be funded with ₹20 crore (approximately $2.4 million USD) through a collaborative model involving MeitY, the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD), and industry partners. The initiative is designed to foster innovation, enhance governance through AI-driven solutions, and improve public service delivery. By integrating government, academia, and industry, the AI-CoEs will serve as platforms for research and enterprise development, ultimately positioning Delhi as a leading hub for Artificial Intelligence and next-generation technologies.
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The establishment of AI Centres of Excellence will create job opportunities and enhance public services through AI-driven solutions, benefiting citizens in Delhi.
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