7 March 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. India’s AI Revolution
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2108810 )
| Topic: GS2 – Governance, GS3 – Science and Technology |
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AI Ecosystem Development
- The Indian government is actively shaping an AI ecosystem with affordable access to computing power, GPUs, and research opportunities.
- Initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission and Centres of Excellence for AI aim to foster innovation and self-reliance.
- These efforts align with Viksit Bharat 2047, positioning India as a global AI powerhouse.
AI Compute and Semiconductor Infrastructure
- IndiaAI Mission 2024 allocated ₹10,300 crore over five years to strengthen AI capabilities.
- A high-end computing facility with 18,693 GPUs is being developed, making it one of the largest AI compute infrastructures globally.
- Open GPU marketplace ensures AI access for startups, researchers, and students.
- Indigenous GPU development planned within 3-5 years to reduce import dependency.
- Affordable compute access: ₹100/hour for AI computing, compared to the global cost of $2.5-$3/hour.
- Semiconductor manufacturing boost: Five semiconductor plants under construction to support AI and electronics.
Advancing AI with Open Data & Centres of Excellence (CoE)
- IndiaAI Dataset Platform provides access to anonymized, non-personal datasets.
- Three AI Centres of Excellence (CoEs) established in Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities.
- AI CoE in Education (Budget 2025) with ₹500 crore outlay.
- Five National Centres of Excellence for Skilling to train AI professionals.
India’s AI Models & Language Technologies
- Development of indigenous Large Language Models (LLMs) and Small Language Models (SLMs).
- Digital India BHASHINI: AI-led language translation platform for Indian languages.
- BharatGen: Government-funded multimodal LLM initiative for public service delivery.
- Sarvam-1 AI Model: 2-billion parameter LLM supporting 10 Indian languages.
- Hanooman’s Everest 1.0: Supports 35 Indian languages, expanding to 90.
AI Integration with Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
- AI-enhanced Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker services drive innovation.
- AI-powered crowd management solutions used at Mahakumbh 2025.
- Bhashini-powered Kumbh Sah’AI’yak Chatbot enabled multilingual services.
AI Talent & Workforce Development
- IndiaAI Future Skills initiative expanding AI education across UG, PG, and PhD levels.
- India ranks 1st in AI skill penetration (Stanford AI Index 2024).
- AI workforce has grown 14-fold from 2016-2023; demand to reach 1 million AI professionals by 2026.
AI Adoption & Industry Growth
- 80% of Indian businesses consider AI a strategic priority (BCG report).
- AI startup funding surged 6x in Q2FY2025 to USD 51 million.
- AI adoption in workplaces: 70% of Indian employees used AI in 2024, up from 50% in 2023.
- AI-driven SMB growth: 78% of Indian SMBs using AI reported revenue growth.
- India’s AI market CAGR projected at 25-35%, boosting innovation and job creation.
Conclusion
- India’s artificial intelligence strategy has the potential to drive economic growth, enhance productivity, and foster digital inclusion.
- However, addressing challenges like data privacy, skill gaps, and ethical concerns is crucial for its effective implementation.
| Practice Question: How can India’s artificial intelligence strategy contribute to economic growth, employment generation, and digital inclusion? Analyze the challenges and opportunities in its implementation. (250 Words /15 marks) |
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