India's AI Mission: Rs 10,000 Crore Push to Build Sovereign AI Infrastructure

The Indian government has announced a massive Rs 10,000 crore investment in the India AI Mission, aimed at building compute infrastructure, developing foundational models, and creating a robust AI ecosystem. This initiative includes building a network of AI compute centres with over 10,000 GPUs, supporting startups through viability gap funding, and establishing AI safety and ethics frameworks. The mission positions India as a global AI powerhouse while ensuring inclusive development.