IndiaAI and Meta Launch "Srijan" GenAI Center of Excellence at IIT Jodhpur.

National | Dated: 07 Nov 2024

IndiaAI, an initiative under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in partnership with Meta Platforms, Inc., has announced the launch of the "Srijan" Center for Generative AI (GenAI CoE) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The initiative, named "Srijan" (सृजन - meaning "creation"), is designed to enhance India's open-source Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem by driving research, innovation, and skill development.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Along with this center, IndiaAI and Meta, in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), have launched the "YuvAi Initiative for Skilling and Capacity Building" to empower India's youth in AI.
  • (ii) S. Krishnan, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), highlighted that the partnership marks a significant step toward realizing India’s vision of a strong and sustainable AI ecosystem.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

India and which organization recently launched the "Srijan" GenAI Center of Excellence at IIT Jodhpur?

Correct Answer: Meta

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