Srijan – Center For Generative AI:
IndiaAI and Meta have launched a Center for Generative AI, called Srijan, at IIT Jodhpur, with the goal of driving open-source AI innovations in India.
- This initiative, supported by a partnership with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), aims to encourage young developers to leverage open-source AI models to solve real-world challenges.
- Srijan seeks to empower young AI talent by providing resources to work with Large Language Models (LLMs) and focus on essential areas like healthcare, mobility, and education.
- Meta has committed INR 750 Lakhs over three years, supporting training, research, and workshops.
- The center will host Hackathons, Master Training workshops, and a GenAI Resource Hub to foster collaboration and skill development.
- IIT Jodhpur collaborates with national and international stakeholders, including Meta, MeitY, AICTE, and academic institutions, to expand Generative AI research and innovation.
- YuvaAI (Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI) initiative aims to skill 1 lakh young developers (ages 18-30) in generative AI to tackle real-world challenges.
- A joint effort by Meta, MeitY and AICTE to enhance AI talent through open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) training.
- Offers skilling programs, LLM workshops, and hackathons. Outstanding projects receive mentoring, seed funding, and support.
- Targets sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, and smart cities, aligning with national goals for sustainable development.
AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education):
- Establishment: Formed in November 1945, AICTE became a statutory body in 1987 under the AICTE Act.
- Purpose: AICTE supports coordinated development and improvement in technical education across India.
