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Time of India
3 days ago
- Science
- Time of India
BharatGen AI to support all 22 listed languages by June 2026
The government plans to support all 22 languages listed in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution on the BharatGen AI platform by June 2026, minister of state for science and technology and earth sciences Jitendra Singh told parliament on targeted milestone is expected to ensure digital tools and resources developed under the initiative will be accessible across all scheduled languages Implemented under the Department of Science and Technology 's (DST) National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems, BharatGen aims to create inclusive artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystems accessible to users in every scheduled language.
Time of India
24-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
AIIMS Raipur, IIT Indore hold health tech masterclass; focus on AI, future innovations
AIIMS Raipur, in collaboration with IIT Indore's DRISHTI CPS Foundation, recently hosted a masterclass focusing on integrating technology and AI into healthcare RAIPUR: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur hosted a masterclass on Technology Interventions in Healthcare, in collaboration with the DRISHTI CPS Foundation, an initiative by IIT Indore. The event focused on how technology and artificial intelligence (AI) can be integrated into healthcare services. A team from the Foundation visited AIIMS Raipur and toured key clinical areas, including the Radiology Department, laboratories, and the Trauma and Emergency Department. This visit gave insight into the current clinical workflows and operational challenges, which will help in developing AI-based tools for hospital settings. A discussion followed on how the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) can be integrated into services at AIIMS Raipur. The highlight of the visit was the Charak Masterclass – a full-day knowledge-sharing session that brought together faculty, innovators, researchers, and clinicians. Lieutenant General Ashok Jindal (Retired), Executive Director and CEO of AIIMS Raipur, said the collaboration would benefit students, residents, and faculty. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Launch at Godrej Sector 12 | Luxurious 3 BHK + S & 4 BHK Homes @₹2.90 Cr* Godrej Majesty Learn More Undo He added that it would also help in setting up a Digital Health Innovation Centre at AIIMS Raipur to develop and scale healthcare innovations. Professor (Dr) Abhiruchi Galhotra, Dean (Research), said the partnership would encourage faculty and residents to take part in advanced research that combines healthcare and digital technology to improve services. The masterclass featured talks on emerging topics such as the evolution of healthcare through data and AI, neural networks and AI applications, and using AI and machine learning to reduce ventilator alarm fatigue in critical care. Experts also gave live demonstrations on 3D modelling from radiology images, digital prescriptions using optical character recognition and voice-to-text tools, clinical decision support systems, and the use of augmented and virtual reality in healthcare. Faculty from various departments presented their AI-based projects and sought technical and financial support from IIT Indore. Scientists from the DRISHTI Foundation acknowledged these proposals and agreed to take them forward. The event concluded with the SRIJAN Centre for Innovation and Incubation presenting a roadmap for future collaborations, pilot projects, and technology validation efforts. AIIMS Raipur has also submitted a proposal for a 'Silicon Hub' under the Department of Science and Technology, in partnership with the DRISHTI Foundation. Professor (Dr) Eli Mohapatra, Dean Academics; Dr Krashnadutt Chavali, Dean Student Welfare; Professor (Dr) Ekta Khandelwal, Associate Dean Research; and other faculty members and researchers attended the event.
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Business Standard
23-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Google, IIT Bombay team up to build Indic language AI speech models
Google is joining hands with BharatGen at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay to develop speech recognition and text-to-speech models in Indian languages. The announcement was made by Manish Gupta, senior director for India and Asia-Pacific (APAC) at Google DeepMind, on Wednesday, according to a report by the Press Trust of India. He was speaking at the Google I/O Connect India 2025 in Bengaluru, where the company unveiled a range of new initiatives and AI tools aimed at supporting India's growing developer and startup community. BharatGen: A landmark Indian AI project In 2024, the Indian government launched BharatGen, an initiative to bring generative AI to citizens in multiple Indian languages. At the launch event, MoS Jitendra Singh had described it as the world's first state-funded project of this kind. Led by IIT Bombay under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), the project is developing advanced AI systems that can generate high-quality text and multimodal content in Indian languages. Real-world impact of AI in India At the event, Gupta also highlighted India's progress in using AI to create practical solutions that are 'benefiting millions of people and businesses both within the country and globally'. 'For instance, 150,000 researchers across India are using AlphaFold to help solve some of humanity's most complex challenges, from autoimmune diseases to cancer,' Gupta said. He also mentioned Google's recent announcement that the AI Pro Plan subscription will be made available free of charge for students across India for one year. According to Gupta, the company's Gemma models are also playing a key role in advancing India's AI goals. He said, 'Sarvam, Soket AI and Gnani, which have been selected by the India AI Mission, are building the next generation of Make in India AI models based on Gemma.' Indian startups building on Google's AI models Google has been working closely with Sarvam, the startup behind the Sarvam-Translate model, which uses Gemma to translate long-form content between languages, Gupta added. At the event, Google also revealed that it is expanding access to up-to-date and detailed information on Google Maps, which now includes over 250 million places. This will help developers design better generative AI features. Currently, India has the second-largest number of active developers on Google Play worldwide, with more than 1 million developer jobs created in 2024. To support this growing talent base, Google launched the 'Google Play x Unity Game Developer Training' — a free and globally recognised training and certification programme for both aspiring and professional game developers in India. The company also announced the Gen AI Exchange Hackathon, which aims to give developers an opportunity to apply their AI expertise to real-world challenges, innovate, and build new solutions.
Time of India
18-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IIT-Kanpur's C3iHub invites applications for cybersecurity startup incubation programme
Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur's C3iHub launched applications for the seventh cohort of its flagship Cybersecurity Startup Incubation Programme which is being launched in collaboration with the institute's Technology Business Incubator, FIRST (Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology). It offers selected startups a funding opportunity of Rs 30 lakh over two years, comprising a Rs 20 lakh grant and Rs 10 lakh equity-based fellowship. With this initiative, C3iHub continues its mandate of accelerating deep-tech innovation in cybersecurity and allied areas, and supporting startups that are building strategic technology solutions for national security and global resilience. C3iHub is a Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) established under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), funded by the department of science and technology (DST), Govt of India. Through the Cohort VII programme, C3iHub is seeking to identify and support early-stage startups working on new-age challenges in cybersecurity, including mobile security and mobile forensics, automotive security, privacy-enhancing technologies, threat intelligence, large language model (LLM) security, AI-ML security, and supply chain security. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Manindra Agrawal, director, IIT Kanpur said, "At IIT Kanpur, we are committed to advancing India's cybersecurity landscape through cutting-edge research, deep-tech innovation, and impactful entrepreneurship. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo C3iHub's seventh startup cohort reflects this vision by nurturing ventures working at the forefront of cybersecurity" Selected startups will receive structured mentoring, access to IIT Kanpur's research and testing facilities, support for product development and pilot deployments, and the opportunity to connect with industry, academia, and strategic agencies. The program is designed not only to provide financial assistance but also to foster sustainable and scalable growth for cybersecurity ventures, from lab to market. Eligible applicants must be Indian-registered startups, preferably less than three years old, with at least one full-time founder. The selection process will include an initial screening of submitted proposals followed by a pitch presentation before a domain expert committee. Startups will be evaluated based on the novelty and strategic relevance of their product idea, technological readiness, team capability, and growth potential.
Hindustan Times
30-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
A mission for a tech-forward future
In India, when we think of flagship missions in science and technology, names like the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) or Digital India come to mind. But over the past six years, another equally ambitious initiative has been quietly laying the foundation for India's future in deep-tech innovation. The National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), launched by the department of science and technology in 2018, has emerged as one of the most transformative efforts in building the nation's cyber-physical infrastructure and capabilities. In a world where technology is the new geopolitical currency, India cannot afford to be a mere consumer. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) This progress has been possible due to the progressive policies and sustained support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government over the past 11 years, especially in fostering research, innovation, and deep-tech entrepreneurship in the country. NM-ICPS is not a typical government programme. It did not stop at policy or paperwork. It has built a working ecosystem from scratch. At the heart of NM-ICPS are 25 Technology Innovation Hubs located in some of the country's top academic and R&D institutions. Each of these hubs is focused on a frontier technology area — artificial intelligence, robotics, IoT, quantum tech, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, blockchain, and more. But what sets them apart is not just their focus. It is the integration of research, entrepreneurship, product development, and skills training that makes this mission both unique and scalable. Over 1700 technology products and solutions have been developed under this mission so far. These are not just prototypes sitting on lab shelves. Many are being actively deployed in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, energy, defence, and logistics. Several are aligned with India's national priorities such as food security, public safety, and inclusive digital access. Importantly, these are homegrown technologies—designed in India, for India. Innovation alone, however, is not enough unless it reaches people and markets. That is where the NM-ICPS architecture has shown foresight. More than 900 startups have been supported by the hubs, across domains like drone tech, quantum communication, digital forensics, speech analytics and AI/ML-based diagnostics. These are deep-tech ventures, often started by young graduates and researchers, which would have struggled to find the right support in a conventional system. The mission has also facilitated over 150 international collaborations, opening up new avenues for cross-border technology partnerships. Skill development has been another major pillar. Over 1.6 lakh individuals have been trained through TIH-led programmes in CPS-related domains. These include students, researchers, industry professionals, and even school teachers in some cases. Building a future-ready workforce is essential if India is to stay competitive in these technologies. One of the most significant initiatives last year was the launch of BharatGen, a multilingual, multimodal large language model initiative being developed at IIT Bombay. Unlike generic models that lack context or cultural sensitivity, BharatGen aims to develop foundational AI models grounded in Indian languages, social nuances, and local data ecosystems. This could become a game-changer for inclusive digital public infrastructure and India's AI ambitions. The mission also underwent an independent Third-Party Evaluation recently. Most government schemes shy away from such scrutiny. But NM-ICPS welcomed it. The evaluation team not only affirmed the impact and relevance of the mission but also recommended enhancements in institutional frameworks for faster translation and scale. The assessment also led to the selection of four Technology Innovation Hubs for upgradation into full-fledged Technology Translation Research Parks (TTRPs). These TTRPs — at IIT Indore (digital health), IISc Bangalore (robotics & AI), IIT Kanpur (cybersecurity), and IIT Dhanbad (mining tech) — will serve as national anchors for turning lab innovations into scalable commercial solutions. The selection was based on rigorous performance benchmarks, including translational outcomes, industry linkages, and revenue generation, and the upgradation will empower them with enhanced funding and infrastructure to lead national-level deep-tech innovation efforts. This is a significant leap. India has often struggled to move from lab to market, particularly in hardware-centric and deep-tech areas. These new TTRPs will bridge that gap by integrating research, validation, piloting, standards, and industry partnerships under one roof. Too often, we compare ourselves with Silicon Valley or Tel Aviv and lament the lack of deep-tech innovation in India. But missions such as NM-ICPS show that when the vision is right, when institutions are trusted and when academia is empowered, we can build ecosystems that deliver not just research papers but real impact. This journey is still evolving. More needs to be done to sustain and expand the gains. We need stronger linkages with user ministries, better market access for start-ups, more industry co-investment, and a policy environment that encourages risk-taking. But the foundation has been laid. The institutional architecture is working. The innovations are real. The startups are scaling. And the talent pipeline is growing. In a world where technology is the new geopolitical currency, India cannot afford to be a mere consumer. We need to shape the rules, build the tools, and train the minds that will define this century's technological landscape. The NM-ICPS mission is a bold step in that direction. It deserves greater visibility, deeper support, and sustained momentum. Because in the end, it is not just about creating technology. It is about creating national capacity, confidence, and conviction in our own potential. V Ramgopal Rao is vice-chancellor, BITS Pilani group of institutions, and former director, IIT Delhi. He chairs the Scientific Advisory Committee of NM-ICPS. The views expressed are personal.
