Government to procure an additional 14,000 graphics processing units (GPUs) under the IndiaAI mission, in addition to the 18,000 GPUs already procured.
Centre empanelled bidders like CMS Computers, Jio Platforms, Tata Communications, E2E Networks, and Yotta Data Services to offer GPUs for the common compute facility.
IT Minister Vaishnaw aims to make the AI compute facility 'most affordable' globally, costing less than $1 per hour, with 40% of the cost being borne by the government.
Government targeting the development of an indigenous large language model (LLM) trained on Indian data and social norms, with SarvamAI being one of the selected applicants for this under the IndiaAI mission.