MeitY Unveils AIKosha: A Secure Hub for AI Innovation

The Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology, Railways, and Information & Broadcasting, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, marked a major milestone in India’s AI journey by launching several key initiatives under the IndiaAI Mission during its anniversary celebration in New Delhi. These initiatives aim to strengthen AI-driven research, innovation, and skill development, further advancing India’s position as a global AI leader.

Key Initiatives Launched

AIKosha: IndiaAI Datasets Platform

• A secured platform providing datasets, models, and use cases.
• Features AI sandbox capabilities, content discoverability, and AI readiness scoring.
• Ensures data security with encryption, secure APIs, and real-time filtering.

IndiaAI Compute Portal

• Provides AI compute, storage, and cloud services at subsidized rates.
• Features high-end GPUs such as NVIDIA H100, AMD MI300x, AWS Tranium.
• Up to 40% subsidy on AI compute services for eligible users.

AI Competency Framework for Public Sector Officials

• Equips officials with AI competency mapping and upskilling programs.
• Aligns with global best practices for AI policy-making and implementation.

iGOT-AI: AI-Powered Personalized Learning for Government Officials

• Integrates AI-driven learning recommendations on the iGOT Karmayogi platform.
• Enhances training and skill development in the public sector.

IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program with Station F

• A 4-month program in collaboration with STATION F & HEC Paris.
• Supports 10 AI startups with mentorship, networking, and global market expansion.

IndiaAI Innovation Challenge

• Focuses on AI solutions in healthcare, climate change, governance, agriculture, and learning disabilities.
• Over 900 AI solutions submitted; 30 shortlisted for further development.

IndiaAI FutureSkills & Fellowship Program

• Supports AI education at UG, PG, and Ph.D. levels.
• AI courses introduced in IITs, NITs, IIITs, and other institutions.
• IndiaAI Data Labs established in Tier 2 & 3 cities for foundational AI courses.

Summary/Static	Details
Why in the news?	MeitY Unveils AIKosha: A Secure Hub for AI Innovation
AIKosha: IndiaAI Datasets Platform	Repository of datasets, models, and AI tools for researchers, startups, and enterprises.
IndiaAI Compute Portal	Provides AI compute services at subsidized rates for startups, MSMEs, academia, and government agencies.
AI Competency Framework	AI upskilling program for government officials to enhance AI-driven governance.
iGOT-AI Mission Karmayogi	AI-powered personalized learning for public sector employees.
IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Program	4-month mentorship & global market access program for AI startups in collaboration with STATION F.
IndiaAI Innovation Challenge	Supports impactful AI solutions in healthcare, climate, governance, agriculture, and learning disabilities.
IndiaAI FutureSkills & Fellowship	AI courses & funding for UG, PG, and Ph.D. students to promote AI research.
IndiaAI Data Labs	AI training centers in Tier 2 & 3 cities focusing on healthcare, education, and agriculture.