The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MietY) disclosed that researchers, entrepreneurs, and startups have responded enthusiastically to the IndiaAI mission. It has received around 187 proposals focused on creating homegrown large language models (LLMs).

Abhishek Singh, additional secretary at MietY, revealed that 187 proposals were submitted following a Call for Proposals launched on January 30, 2025.

At the Nano Electronics Roadshow and Conference on Semiconductor Ecosystem, Singh said, “We had received 67 initial proposals by Feb 15, followed by an additional 120 proposals by March 15”.

Through a call for proposals, the IndiaAI initiative seeks to develop foundational AI (artificial intelligence) models, encompassing both LLMs and SLMs, within the country.

V. Narayanan, ISRO Chairman, who was a participant in the roadshow and conference, highlighted the importance of further indigenisation.

He said, “If you talk about a launch vehicle, 90% of it is indigenous and 10% is imported and out of that 10% imported items, 90% is electronics. You must have a roadmap to ensure that this drops to under 10%”.

The overwhelming response to the IndiaAI mission reflects the country’s ambition for leadership and self-reliance.

Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/good-response-to-india-ai-mission-miety/article69382239.ece