New Delhi: The Indian government's mission to "Make AI in India" has gained momentum with the announcement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her Union Budget speech for the financial year 24. The government has taken a major step towards realizing this vision by setting up three Centers of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in top educational institutions across the country. These centers will serve as hubs of innovation and research in AI and will play a crucial role in building a strong AI ecosystem in India. The government's effort to promote AI is in line with the rapidly growing global trend of AI adoption across various sectors, including biometric identification, facial recognition, criminal investigation, traffic management, agriculture, healthcare, and education. The establishment of these AI centers of excellence is a significant step in India's journey towards becoming a leader in AI. The government has already created the roadmap for AI in the country through collaborations with MeitY, NASSCOM, and
