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Three Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (AI-COE) focusing on health, agriculture and sustainable cities has been set up. The three CoEs for Artificial Intelligence will be led by top educational institutions, in consortium with industry partners and startups. They will conduct interdisciplinary research, develop cutting-edge applications, and create scalable solutions in these three areas.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the establishment of three AI Centres of Excellence.In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “A very important stride in India’s effort to become a leader in tech, innovation and AI. I am confident these COEs will benefit our Yuva Shakti and contribute towards making India a hub for futuristic growth.”
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said these centres will play a major role in promoting research, innovation, and economy, and ensuring public welfare.
These centres will be established in AIIMS Delhi, IIT Ropar and IIT Kanpur. The centre at AIIMS Delhi, along with IIT Delhi, will work in the field of health, the centre at IIT Ropar will work in agriculture and the one at IIT Kanpur will work for a sustainable city.
