The IndiaAI Mission aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem that fosters AI innovation by democratizing computing access, enhancing data quality, developing indigenous AI capabilities, attracting top AI talent, enabling industry collaboration, providing startup risk capital, ensuring socially impactful AI projects, and promoting ethical AI. This mission drives responsible and inclusive growth of India's AI ecosystem through the following seven pillars.

Several state governments have embraced AI in 2024, showcasing a strong dedication to the nation’s AI revolution through state-specific projects addressing regional demands and opportunities. This movement underscores India’s evolving stance from an observer to a global contributor in the AI landscape, aligned with its vision for sustainable, inclusive, and future-ready growth.

Some noteworthy state governments in India implementing AI in 2024 are listed below.

Sustainable AI Development - Gujarat 

When Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently launched three Centers of Excellence (CoE) centered on sustainable cities, healthcare, and agriculture, the Gujarat government took a significant step forward in artificial intelligence. The central government has set aside nearly INR 990 crore to support these centers.

Gujarat and IBM also established an AI Cluster in GIFT City to utilize IBM's Watsonx AI platform to propel digital transformation in the banking industry. This partnership supports AI literacy initiatives and gives colleges access to resources like an AI Sandbox.

AI for Social Good - Tamil Nadu

The Tamil Nadu Artificial Intelligence Mission (TNAIM) is a five-year initiative that the government of Tamil Nadu has unveiled. This endeavour, spearheaded by Chief Minister MK Stalin, seeks to establish the state as a prominent centre for artificial intelligence in India. Two of TNAIM's primary goals in developing AI solutions are improving governance and driving social and economic prosperity.

The Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency, in collaboration with local tech organizations, is modelling the mission, which will require an initial investment of INR 13.93 crore. TNAIM's guiding idea is "Social good by design," which exemplifies Tamil Nadu's dedication to developing impactful AI solutions.

AI City - Andhra Pradesh

According to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Amaravati will be developed as an AI-centered metropolis. In collaboration with Google, the state government introduced an initiative called "AI for Andhra Pradesh, Powered by Google." This effort seeks to incorporate AI into agriculture, healthcare, skill development, and sustainability.

With the impending formal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the stage is being set for revolutionary AI applications that will impact every aspect of society.

AI in Education and GCCs - Karnataka

Karnataka is putting a premium on using AI in classrooms. Launched by the state's minister of school education, Madhu Bangarappa, Shiksha Co-pilot is a digital assistant powered by generative AI that revolutionises how instructors plan and execute lessons.

The state government has unveiled its initial Global Capability Centres (GCC) Policy, aiming to attract 500 additional centers and produce more than 3.5 lakh jobs by 2029. This strategy reaffirms Karnataka's aim to become the nation's preeminent provider of AI-powered solutions for international businesses.

The chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, announced in February that the state will build an AI/ML administration unit. Up to two hundred engineering students at schools like IISc, IITs, and NITs taking AI/ML-related vocational training courses will each get a stipend of fifteen thousand Indian rupees.

AI for Agriculture, Education, and Healthcare - Maharashtra

This year, Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis executed a Memorandum of Understanding with Google to implement AI solutions in agriculture, healthcare, and education.

The state collaborated with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology to create a Centre of Excellence in AI, IoT, robotics, and Industry 4.0 to develop a proficient AI workforce.

AI in e-governance - Telangana 

Meta and Telangana have joined forces to revolutionize e-governance through generative AI. Over the next two years, public service efficiency will be enhanced by utilizing Meta's most recent AI models, such as the Llama series.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been inked between the state government and the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) to establish an AI-centric World Trade Center within the envisaged AI City in Hyderabad. This initiative's ambitious goal is to create a strong environment for AI innovation while also housing the top AI companies in the world.

Source: PIB, TNAIM, GIFT City, AI City, GCC Karnataka, AI in Maharashtra, AI Telangana

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