Kirthiga Reddy Launches ‘AI Kiran’ to Empower Indian Women in Artificial Intelligence
To address the underrepresentation of women in GenAI roles, Kirthiga Reddy, the first employee and ex-Managing Director of Facebook India (now Meta), has announced a women-centric AI platform called AI Kiran. This initiative seeks to connect, mentor, fund, and certify Indian women in AI, with a focus on impactful sectors like healthcare, education, and sustainability. The platform aims to place Indian women at the heart of the global AI revolution.
Kirthiga Reddy, former Meta India head and co-founder of Verix, has launched AI Kiran, a platform aimed at empowering Indian women in AI, with support from the Indian government and global organisations, on April 21, 2025, aligning with UN World Creativity and Innovation Day.
Purpose: To empower Indian women in Artificial Intelligence (AI) through,
Focus on domains such as,
| Summary/Static | Details |
| Why in the news? | Kirthiga Reddy Launches ‘AI Kiran’ to Empower Indian Women in Artificial Intelligence |
| Initiative Name | AI Kiran |
| Founder | Kirthiga Reddy |
| Occasion | UN World Creativity and Innovation Day |
| Supported by | Indian government and global organizations |
| Key Tools | Mentorship, funding access, blockchain recognition |
| Focus Sectors | Healthcare, Education, Sustainability |
| Platform Goal | Empower Indian women in AI and close the gender gap in GenAI roles |
Q1. The 11ᵗʰ edition of the India–Sri Lanka joint military exercise Mitra Shakti 2025 was…
A dictionary is one of the most useful tools for learning any language. It helps…
Since India’s independence in 1947, Bihar has seen many Chief Ministers who have played important…
Antarctica is the coldest and most remote continent on Earth. It is covered with thick…
Punjab is one of the most populated states in India, with many people living in…
There are many volcanic mountains in the world, some of which are active and erupt…