IndiaAI Mission Organised AIKosh University Engagement Programme at Chitkara University - 6th August 2026 - Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology - Gazette Notification PDF
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Executive Summary
On August 6, 2026, the IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), conducted the AIKosh University Engagement Programme at Chitkara University to strengthen the national AI talent ecosystem. The event introduced over 250 students to India’s unified data platform, AIKosh, focusing on democratizing access to high-quality datasets and AI tools. Moving forward, students are encouraged to contribute to the open-source community and develop proof-of-concept applications for public-good use cases.
Key Points / Main Content
Programme Objectives and Vision
Strengthen AI awareness and equip students with tools required for India’s growing artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Advance the IndiaAI Mission's vision (approved March 2024) of becoming a global leader in responsible and inclusive AI development.
Establish and foster campus-level AI communities across higher educational institutions nationwide.
AIKosh Platform Resources
Functions as India’s unified data platform, hosting over 14,000 datasets, 300+ AI models, and 30+ toolkits.
Provides benchmarks and resources to support research, startups, and AI application development.
Utilizes the AIKosh Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Software Development Kit (SDK) to allow users to discover resources using natural language.
Educational Engagement and Technical Training
Facilitated expert sessions, live demonstrations, and hands-on activities for students.
Focused on lowering barriers for both developers and non-developers to access national AI assets.
Introduced students to the foundational pillars of the IndiaAI Mission: People, Planet, and Progress.
Future Phases and Recognition
Encourages students to contribute datasets through the AIKosh open-source community and institutional profiles.
Promotes the development of proof-of-concept AI applications addressing real-world, public-good challenges.
Provides a pathway for future recognition of outstanding student-led contributions to innovation.
Impact Analysis
StudentsImpact: Gain hands-on exposure to cutting-edge national AI infrastructure and the opportunity to build industry-relevant skills.
Action Required: Participate in the AIKosh open-source community, contribute datasets, and develop proof-of-concept applications.
Academic Institutions and FacultyImpact: Deepens participation in the national AI ecosystem and facilitates the creation of specialized campus-level AI research communities.
Action Required: Establish institutional profiles on AIKosh and integrate national AI resources into academic research and innovation frameworks.
Researchers and DevelopersImpact: Benefit from simplified access to trusted, high-quality datasets and models through the AIKosh SDK and MCP.
Action Required: Utilize the unified platform’s toolkits and benchmarks to build and scale AI solutions for the nation.
Key Entities Referenced
IndiaAI Mission: A national initiative approved by the Government of India to foster AI innovation, enable responsible development, and strengthen indigenous AI capabilities.
AIKosh: A key pillar of the IndiaAI Mission that serves as India's unified data platform, providing access to high-quality datasets, AI models, toolkits, and benchmarks.
AIKosh University Engagement Programme (UEP): A nationwide initiative designed to deepen AI adoption across higher educational institutions by introducing students and faculty to national AI infrastructure.
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY): The primary government ministry responsible for overseeing the IndiaAI Mission and its associated programs.
Chitkara University, Rajpura: The academic institution hosting the engagement program to strengthen the local AI talent ecosystem and facilitate hands-on learning.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
IndiaAI Mission Organised AIKosh University
Engagement Programme at Chitkara University
to Strengthen India's AI Talent Ecosystem
IndiaAI Mission Deepens Academic Participation through
AIKosh University Engagement Programme at Chitkara
University
प्रव तथ: 06 AUG 2026 7:00PM by PIB Delhi
The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government
of India, organised the AIKosh University Engagement Programme (UEP) at Chitkara University,
Rajpura, on August 6, 2026. The programme aimed to strengthen AI awareness, democratise access to AI
resources, and equip students with the knowledge and tools required to participate in India's rapidly
growing artificial intelligence ecosystem.
Approved by the Government of India in March 2024, the IndiaAI Mission is driving the country's vision
of becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence by fostering innovation, enabling responsible AI
development, strengthening indigenous AI capabilities, and ensuring that the benefits of AI reach every
section of the society.
A key pillar of the Mission, AIKosh serves as India's unified data platform, providing access to high-
quality datasets, AI models, toolkits, benchmarks and other critical resources that support research and AI
application development. Through the AIKosh University Engagement Programme, the IndiaAI Mission
seeks to introduce students and academic institutions to these national AI assets while encouraging hands-
on learning and innovation.As part of the programme, 250+ students from Chitkara University participated in expert sessions, live
demonstrations and hands-on activities designed to familiarise them with AIKosh and the broader IndiaAI
ecosystem. Participants also explored the AIKosh MCP (Model Context Protocol) and AIKosh SDK
(Software Development Kit) which enables users to discover datasets and AI models using natural
language, simplifying access to national AI resources and lowering barriers for both developers and non-
developers.
Speaking on the initiative, Shri Md. Y. Safirulla K IAS, Director, IndiaAI Mission, said:
"Guided by the vision of our Honourable Prime Minister to democratize AI, we are committed to ensuring
its transformative benefits reach every individual across the nation. This commitment rests upon three
foundational pillars—People, Planet, and Progress—a philosophy prominently showcased during the
IndiaAI Impact Summit in February 2026. As part of our University Engagement Programme, we will
work to showcase the multifaceted elements of India's thriving AI ecosystem across educational
institutions nationwide this year."
Welcoming the collaboration, Dr. Madhu Chitkara, President and Co-founder, Chitkara University, said:
"Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we learn, innovate, and solve complex challenges. At
Chitkara University, we have always believed in preparing our students for the technologies that will
shape the future. Our collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission through the AIKosh University Engagement
Programme reflects our commitment to nurturing future-ready professionals equipped with the knowledge,
skills, and responsible understanding of AI. This initiative will empower our students to engage with
cutting-edge AI resources and contribute meaningfully to India's vision of becoming a global AI leader."
As part of the next phase of the AIKosh University Engagement Programme, students will be encouraged
to contribute datasets through the AIKosh open-source community and the University's institutional
profile on AIKosh. They will also be encouraged to enrich existing datasets and develop proof-of-concept
AI applications addressing public-good use cases. Outstanding student-led contributions may be
considered for future recognition, creating a pathway from AI literacy and dataset exploration to
innovation and real-world problem solving.
The AIKosh University Engagement Programme is a nationwide initiative designed to deepen AI adoption
across higher educational institutions by introducing students, researchers and faculty members to India's
national AI infrastructure. Today, AIKosh hosts 14,000+ Datasets, 300+ AI models and 30+ Toolkits,
enabling researchers, startups, developers and students to build AI solutions using trusted national
resources.
The programme at Chitkara University marks another step towards building a vibrant AI-ready talent pool
and advancing the IndiaAI Mission's vision of creating an inclusive, responsible and innovation-driven AI
ecosystem for the nation. Through the AIKosh University Engagement Programme, the Mission will
continue to engage academic institutions across the country, fostering campus-level AI communities that
contribute to datasets, models, applications, research and responsible AI adoption.
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