INDIAai

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INDIAai
CountryIndia
Prime Minister(s)Narendra Modi
EstablishedMay 2020
StatusActive
Websiteindiaai.gov.in

INDIAai is a web portal launched by the Government of India in May 2022 for artificial intelligence related developments in India. It is known as the National AI Portal of India, which was jointly started by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) with support from the Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L) and Ministry of Human Resource Development.[1][2]

History[edit]

The portal was launched on May 30, 2020, by Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Law and Justice and Communications, on the first anniversary of the second tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. A national program for the youth, 'Responsible AI for Youth', was also launched on the same day.[1]

As of 2022, the website was visited by more than 4.5 lakh users with 1.2 million page views. It has 1151 articles on artificial intelligence, 701 news stories, 98 reports, 95 case studies and 213 videos on its portal. It maintains a database on AI ecosystem of India featuring 121 government initiatives and 281 startups.[3] In May 2022, INDIAai released a book titled 'AI for Everyone' that covers the basics of AI.[4]

Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the comprehensive national-level IndiaAI mission with a budget outlay of Rs.10,371.92 crore. The Mission will be implemented by ‘IndiaAI’ Independent Business Division (IBD) under Digital India Corporation (DIC). [5]

Objective and features[edit]

It aims to function as a one-stop portal for all AI-related development in India. The platform publishes resources such as articles, news, interviews, and investment funding news and events for AI startups, AI companies, and educational firms related to artificial intelligence in India. It also distributes documents, case studies, and research reports. Additionally, the platform provides education and employment opportunities related to AI. It offers AI courses, both free and paid.[6][2]

AI-Based 'Make in India'[edit]

Make-in-India book launch by Amit Shah, Honourable Union Minister of India

Gedela Srinubabu, CEO of Pulsus Group and G20 Tech Summit co-convenor, envisions AI-driven growth reshaping India's manufacturing landscape.[7] While acknowledging the potential for 7 million AI professionals, he also highlights the need to address job displacement concerns.[8] With India's growing manufacturing prowess and government incentives, the nation is poised to become the world's third-largest economy by 2026.[9][10] Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the book Make in India written by Srinubabu. Conducted skill development for thousands of people through Pulsus digital marketing campaign.[11][12][13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Nandini (May 31, 2021). "India's first national Artificial Intelligence Portal launched by IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad". Hindustan Times.
  2. ^ a b "INDIAai: Know all about national portal on artificial intelligence". News9Live. May 25, 2022.
  3. ^ "National AI Portal (INDIAai.gov.in) celebrates its second anniversary". Press Information Bureau. MeitY. May 30, 2022.
  4. ^ "INDIAai launches AI for Everyone booklet". Indiaai.gov.in. May 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Cabinet Approves Ambitious IndiaAI Mission". pib.gov.in. March 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "Learnbay - Institute for Data Science and AI courses".
  7. ^ K.M.P, Patnaik. "AI, IOT can help reduce accidents in factories". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Shipping key to North Andhra growth: report". The Hindu. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
  9. ^ "G20 Summit Spotlight: India's tech talent, AI revolution in manufacturing". The Hans India. July 29, 2023.
  10. ^ "AI, IOT can help reduce accidents in factories". Deccan Chronicle. April 8, 2023.
  11. ^ G, Siva (8 November 2023). "'India will become AI -Powered manufacturing hub'". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Healthtech 2020 DIGITAL MARKETING". 3 February 2020.
  13. ^ Kolluru, Deepika. "'Global Tech Summit will help revolutionalise science'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 October 2023.