Date: 2026-01-12Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Exchange of MoU between Digital India Corporation (IndiaAI) and Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited (UPDESCO), Lucknow, to strengthen the AI ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh under the IndiaAI Mission
**Executive Summary**
The Digital India Corporation (IndiaAI) and Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited (UPDESCO), Lucknow, exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on January 12, 2026, to strengthen the AI ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh under the IndiaAI Mission. The MoU aims to equip the youth with future-ready digital skills and promote AI-driven innovation. The Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, will serve as the nodal administrative department, with UPDESCO as the State Nodal Agency for the IndiaAI Mission.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **MoU Details:**
* The MoU was exchanged between the Digital India Corporation (IndiaAI) and Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited (UPDESCO), Lucknow.
* It falls under the IndiaAI Mission of the Digital India Corporation, functioning under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
* **Goals and Objectives:**
* To strengthen the AI ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.
* To equip the youth of the State with future-ready digital skills.
* To promote skill development, foster innovation, and create new employment opportunities through AI.
* To bridge the existing AI skills gap in the workforce and enhance employability.
* **Implementation and Infrastructure:**
* The Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, is designated as the nodal administrative department.
* UPDESCO, Lucknow, is nominated as the State Nodal Agency.
* 65 Data and AI Labs are planned to be established across Uttar Pradesh.
* Two IndiaAI Data and AI Labs at NIELIT Centres (Lucknow and Gorakhpur) are already operational.
* One Data and AI Lab has been established by an industry partner at Pilibhit.
* 49 Data and AI Labs have been approved by the State Government, and implementation work has commenced.
* 13 additional locations will be identified.
* IndiaAI Data Labs will provide AI-ready infrastructure, including computing resources, software platforms, curated datasets, and learning modules.
* The initiative will also emphasize career readiness, innovation, and workforce preparedness by exposing students to emerging job roles, ethical AI practices, and application-oriented learning.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of Uttar Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Recognized as a key partner in strengthening the AI ecosystem and positioning Uttar Pradesh as a leading hub for AI-driven innovation.
* **Action Required:** To continue supporting the initiative and ensure the effective implementation of the IndiaAI Mission through the Department of IT & Electronics.
**Students and Youth of Uttar Pradesh**
* **Impact:** Will gain access to advanced AI training and skill development programs, enhancing their employability and career prospects.
* **Action Required:** To participate in the programs offered by the IndiaAI Data Labs and actively engage in AI-related learning and innovation.
**IndiaAI Mission/Digital India Corporation**
* **Impact:** Strengthening its outreach and impact in promoting AI development and adoption at the state level.
* **Action Required:** To provide continued support and guidance to the Uttar Pradesh government and UPDESCO in implementing the IndiaAI Mission and establishing the Data and AI Labs.
**UPDESCO**
* **Impact:** To be recognized as the State Nodal Agency
* **Action Required:** To oversee the implementation of the IndiaAI Mission.
Key Entities Referenced
IndiaAI Mission: A national initiative to strengthen the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem in India.
Digital India Corporation (IndiaAI): An organization functioning under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) responsible for implementing the IndiaAI Mission.
Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited (UPDESCO): The State Nodal Agency for the IndiaAI Mission in Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh: The state where the IndiaAI Mission and IndiaAI Data Labs are being implemented through UPDESCO.
Ministry of Electronics & IT: The Union government ministry overseeing the Digital India Corporation and, consequently, the IndiaAI Mission.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Exchange of MoU between Digital India
Corporation (IndiaAI) and Uttar Pradesh
Development Systems Corporation Limited
(UPDESCO), Lucknow, to strengthen the AI
ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh under the IndiaAI
Mission
प्रव तथ: 12 JAN 2026 7:34PM by PIB Delhi
Under the Independent Business Division – IndiaAI Mission of the Digital India Corporation, functioning
under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, a significant
step has been taken towards strengthening the Artificial Intelligence (AI) ecosystem in the country. In this
regard, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been exchanged between Digital India Corporation
(IndiaAI) and Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited (UPDESCO), Lucknow.
The MoU was exchanged by Shri Anurag Yadav, Principal Secretary, IT & Electronics Department,
Government of Uttar Pradesh, and Shri Abhishek Singh, Chief Executive Officer, IndiaAI Mission,
marking a significant milestone in collaborative efforts between the State Government and the
Government of India.On this occasion, Shri Anurag Yadav, Principal Secretary, IT & Electronics Department, Government of
Uttar Pradesh, stated that this is an important initiative under the IndiaAI Mission, which will help equip
the youth of the State with future-ready digital skills. He further emphasized that the Government of
Uttar Pradesh is continuously working towards leveraging advanced technologies such as Artificial
Intelligence to promote skill development, foster innovation, and create new employment opportunities
for the youth.
The Managing Director of UPDESCO, Ms. Neha Jain, informed that for the effective implementation of
the IndiaAI Mission in Uttar Pradesh, the Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh
has been designated as the nodal administrative department, while Uttar Pradesh Development Systems
Corporation Limited (UPDESCO), Lucknow has been nominated as the State Nodal Agency.
Under the IndiaAI Mission, a total of 65 Data and AI Labs are planned to be established across Uttar
Pradesh. Of these, two IndiaAI Data and AI Labs at NIELIT Centres located in Lucknow and
Gorakhpur are already operational, while one Data and AI Lab have been established by an
industry partner at Pilibhit. Further, 49 Data and AI Labs have been approved by the State
Government and implementation work has commenced, and 13 additional locations will be
identified in due course.
The IndiaAI Data Labs will be equipped with modern AI-ready infrastructure, including computing
resources, software platforms, curated datasets, and learning modules specifically designed to support AI
skilling and experiential learning. Students will receive hands-on training through real-world use cases,
project-based learning, and problem-solving exercises, enabling them to design, develop, and deploy AI-
based solutions relevant to practical and industry scenarios.
In addition to technical training, the initiative will emphasize career readiness, innovation, and workforce
preparedness by exposing students to emerging job roles, ethical AI practices, and application-oriented
learning. The program aims to bridge the existing AI skills gap in the workforce, enhance employability,
and create a strong pipeline of AI-ready talent from the State.
This initiative will significantly contribute to promoting digital inclusion, fostering innovation, and
supporting the growth of the AI ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh. By aligning education and skilling with future
technology requirements, the IndiaAI Data Labs initiative will play a crucial role in positioning Uttar
Pradesh as a leading hub for AI-driven innovation, technological empowerment, and skilled human capital
under the broader vision of Digital India.
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