The portal was launched on May 30, 2020, by Ravi Shankar Prasad, the Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Law and Justice and Communications, on the first anniversary of the second tenure of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government. A national program for the youth, 'Responsible AI for Youth', was also launched on the same day.[1]
As of 2022, the website was visited by more than 4.5 lakh users with 1.2 million page views. It has 1151 articles on artificial intelligence, 701 news stories, 98 reports, 95 case studies and 213 videos on its portal. It maintains a database on AI ecosystem of India featuring 121 government initiatives and 281 startups.[3] In May 2022, INDIAai released a book titled 'AI for Everyone' that covers the basics of AI.[4]
Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the comprehensive national-level IndiaAI mission with a budget outlay of Rs.10,371.92 crore. The Mission will be implemented by ‘IndiaAI’ Independent Business Division (IBD) under Digital India Corporation (DIC). [5]
It aims to function as a one-stop portal for all AI-related development in India. The platform publishes resources such as articles, news, interviews, and investment funding news and events for AI startups, AI companies, and educational firms related to artificial intelligence in India. It also distributes documents, case studies, and research reports. Additionally, the platform provides education and employment opportunities related to AI. It offers AI courses, both free and paid.[6][2]
Make-in-India book launch by Amit Shah, Honourable Union Minister of India
Gedela Srinubabu, CEO of Pulsus Group and G20 Tech Summit co-convenor, envisions AI-driven growth reshaping India's manufacturing landscape.[7] While acknowledging the potential for 7 million AI professionals, he also highlights the need to address job displacement concerns.[8] With India's growing manufacturing prowess and government incentives, the nation is poised to become the world's third-largest economy by 2026.[9][10] Union Home MinisterAmit Shah launched the book Make in India written by Srinubabu. Conducted skill development for thousands of people through Pulsus digital marketing campaign.[11][12][13]
