Srijan – Center for Generative AI
Kartavya Desk Staff
Source: PIB
Context: 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.
About the Center for Generative AI, *Srijan*:
• Objective: 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.
• Funding: Meta has committed INR 750 Lakhs over three years, supporting training, research, and workshops.
• Initiatives: The center will host Hackathons, Master Training workshops, and a GenAI Resource Hub to foster collaboration and skill development.
• Partnerships: IIT Jodhpur collaborates with national and international stakeholders, including Meta, MeitY, AICTE, and academic institutions, to expand Generative AI research and innovation.
About YuvaAI (Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI) initiative:
• Goal: Part of India’s YuvaAI program, it aims to skill 1 lakh young developers (ages 18-30) in generative AI to tackle real-world challenges.
• Collaboration: A joint effort by Meta, MeitY and AICTE to enhance AI talent through open-source Large Language Models (LLMs) training.
• Core activities: Offers skilling programs, LLM workshops, and hackathons. Outstanding projects receive mentoring, seed funding, and support.
• Focus areas: Targets sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, and smart cities, aligning with national goals for sustainable development.
About 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.
• Ministry: Under the Ministry of Human Resource Development
• Functions: AICTE accredits graduate and postgraduate programs, ensures quality standards in technical education, and offers strategic guidance.
• Headquarters: Located in New Delhi.
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