MeitY Unveils Indigenous AI Foundation Models Under IndiaAI Mission
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) unveiled three indigenous artificial intelligence foundation models—EKA-1 by Soket Labs and Dhir 2B and Dhir 5B by ZenteiQ—under the IndiaAI Mission. These models support multiple Indian and international languages, are designed for specialized tasks like mathematics, coding, and cybersecurity, and can operate in secure, offline environments. The initiative aims to strengthen India's AI ecosystem and strategic autonomy by promoting homegrown foundational AI technologies.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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news18 broke this story on 3 Nov, 02:01 pm. Other outlets followed.