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Democratizing AI
for a Viksit Bharat

Accelerating India's AI ecosystem: cutting-edge compute, data and skills for every innovator and citizen, through the ₹10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission led by MeitY.

₹10,372 Cr
5-year outlay
38,000+
GPUs empanelled
30
AI applications
570+
Data & AI Labs
Illustration of an AI-powered digital mind, a robot assistant and icons for growth, safety and innovation

About the Mission

What is AI Mission Bharat?

AI Mission Bharat (the IndiaAI Mission) is India's flagship AI initiative, launched by the Government of India in March 2024. Implemented by IndiaAI, an autonomous unit under MeitY, it democratises access to AI compute, data and tools for academia, industry, startups and citizens — spanning healthcare, agriculture, education and governance.

Launched March 2024 Led by IndiaAI / MeitY 5-Year Mission (2024–29)

Key Pillars

Six Pillars of the IndiaAI Mission

Accessible Compute

38,000+ GPUs empanelled via the IndiaAI Compute Portal, at subsidised rates for startups and researchers.

Data & Models

AIKosha's 300+ curated Indian datasets, plus 12 teams building indigenous foundational AI models.

AI Applications

30 India-specific AI solutions approved across health, agriculture, climate and education.

FutureSkills

5,000+ postgraduates, 500+ PhDs and 570+ Data & AI Labs across Tier-2/3 institutions.

Startup Financing

₹1,942.5 crore in deep-tech capital, plus global acceleration with Station F, Paris.

Safe & Trusted AI

An AI Governance Group and AI Safety Institute drive ethical, accountable AI.

Benefits

Why It Matters

Inclusive Growth

AI brings telemedicine to rural patients, smart advisories to farmers, and personalised education in regional languages.

Economic Impact

AI is projected to add ~$1.7 trillion to India's GDP by 2035, creating high-skilled jobs across the startup ecosystem.

Global Leadership

Indigenous models and open platforms position India as a global leader in AI skills, innovation and standards.

Vision & Mission

Where We're Headed

Our Vision

To harness AI's transformative potential across every sector, building a comprehensive AI ecosystem that supports Viksit Bharat 2047 — where AI is projected to add ~$1.7 trillion to India's GDP by 2035.

Our Mission

To democratise access to compute, data, models and skills — ensuring inclusion for rural and Tier-2/3 India, backed by ethical safeguards at every step.

Objectives

Key Objectives

Spanning the entire AI value chain — from hardware and data to applications and skills — with a focus on inclusion and ethics.

Programs & Initiatives

Our Programs

IndiaAI Compute Portal

Discover, request and manage 38,000+ GPUs at subsidised rates for eligible startups, researchers and institutions.

AIKosha (Datasets Platform)

A secure repository of 300+ Indian datasets and AI models, with sandbox environments for testing.

Fellowships & Labs

IndiaAI Fellowships for master's/PhD students and 570+ Data & AI Labs in Tier-2/3 institutions.

Hackathons & Challenges

Sectoral hackathons like CyberGuard AI invite solutions to key social problems.

Global Acceleration

Collaboration with Station F, Paris, to fast-track Indian AI startups through international mentorship.

Governance & Ethics Tools

AI governance guidelines and tools — bias detectors, auditing frameworks — for safe AI deployment.

Ready to Be Part of India's AI Story?

Whether you're a student, researcher, startup or citizen — there's a place for you in the IndiaAI Mission.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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Get In Touch

Have questions, ideas, or want to collaborate with us? We'd love to hear from you.

Send Us a Message

Contact Information

Email

aimissionbharat@gmail.com

Phone

+91 9000000009

Location

India

Website

www.aimissionbharat.com