About the Scheme
IndiaAI Mission builds India's AI ecosystem with ₹10,372 crore over 5 years. Cabinet approved March 7, 2024. As of Feb 2026: 38,000+ GPUs onboarded (under $1/hour); 12 LLM teams shortlisted; 30 AI applications approved; 27 India Data and AI Labs established. 7 pillars including AI Compute, Foundation Models, Datasets Platform, AI Applications, Safety, Skilling, Startups.
Target Beneficiaries: AI researchers, startups, government services; 38,000+ GPU users; 8,000+ UG + 5,000+ PG + 500 PhD students supported
Key Features
- Total outlay: ₹10,371.92 crore over 5 years (2024-2029); Cabinet approved March 7, 2024
- 38,000+ GPUs onboarded for common compute facility at under $1/hour (most cost-effective globally)
- 12 teams shortlisted for developing indigenous LLMs/foundation models in Indian languages
- 30 AI applications approved for India-specific use cases (healthcare, agriculture, governance)
- 27 India Data and AI Labs established; 543 more identified across India
- 7 pillars: AI Compute (₹4,500 cr), Innovation Centre, Datasets Platform, Applications, Safety, Skilling, Startups
- Students supported: 8,000+ UG; 5,000+ PG; 500 PhD; DeepFake Analysis Unit established