With reference to the IndiaAI Centre of Excellence (CAIK), consider the following statements: 1. The centre is implemented by Digital University Kerala in partnership with Innovation Incubator Advisory Pvt. Ltd. 2. The centre is located in Thiruvananthapuram and will host its first cohort of 25 start-ups. 3. The CAIK is established under the IndiaAI Mission by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

MeitY IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence to be launched on Wednesday

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· IT, AI, semiconductors & computing· Prelims· 29 September 2026

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Why in news

Minister P.K. Kunhalikutty is set to launch the MeitY IndiaAI Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Thiruvananthapuram (CAIK) under the IndiaAI Mission.

Background

The CAIK is established under the IndiaAI Mission by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It is implemented by Digital University Kerala in partnership with Innovation Incubator Advisory Pvt. Ltd. and will host its first cohort of 15 start-ups.

Facts for Prelims

BodyMeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is the nodal ministry for the IndiaAI Mission.
FactCAIK's first cohort consists of 15 start-ups.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the IndiaAI Centre of Excellence (CAIK), consider the following statements:

The centre is implemented by Digital University Kerala in partnership with Innovation Incubator Advisory Pvt. Ltd.
The centre is located in Thiruvananthapuram and will host its first cohort of 25 start-ups.
The CAIK is established under the IndiaAI Mission by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 3 only
(c)2 and 3 only
(d)1, 2 and 3

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The first cohort consists of 15 start-ups.

For Mains

Q. Discuss how the establishment of specialized AI Centres of Excellence can bolster India's position in the global semiconductor and AI value chain.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure gap: Need for high-compute GPU clusters and localized data centers to support startup scaling
Skill mismatch: Bridging the gap between academic curricula and industry-specific AI requirements
Regulatory friction: Balancing rapid AI innovation with ethical guidelines and data privacy protections

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence · Digital Infrastructure · Startup Ecosystem · Innovation Hubs · Technology Sovereignty

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