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Apply for subsidised GPU compute for Indian AI startups through the IndiaAI Mission. Up to 10,000 GPU hours available for approved projects.

DPIIT Startup India grants and tax benefits for recognised AI startups. Includes Seed Fund, 80-IAC tax exemption, and fast-track IP filing.

India's landmark AI Mission approved by Union Cabinet in 2024. Seven pillars: AI Compute Infrastructure (10,000 GPUs), IndiaAI Innovation Centre, IndiaAI Datasets Platform, IndiaAI Application Development, IndiaAI FutureSkills, IndiaAI Startup Financing, and Safe & Trusted AI. Who can apply for what — complete guide.

India's first comprehensive data protection law. Relevant for any AI product collecting personal data. Key obligations: consent, purpose limitation, data minimisation, right to erasure. DPDP Board enforcement starts 2025. This guide covers what Indian AI startups must do to comply before they get a funding round.

DPIIT-recognised startups get: 3 years income tax exemption, patent fast-track processing (₹800 vs ₹8,000), access to ₹10,000 crore Fund of Funds, and government procurement preference. AI startups can qualify easily — under 10 years old, turnover under ₹100 crore. Application via startupindia.gov.in.

Karnataka (Bangalore's home state) became the first Indian state with a dedicated AI policy. Key provisions: ₹2,000 crore AI fund, Centre of Excellence in Bangalore, AI sandboxes for startups, and government AI procurement preferences. Startups in Karnataka get additional benefits on top of central schemes.

UIDAI's guidelines for using Aadhaar-based authentication in AI applications. Covers consent requirements, AUA/KUA licensing, and technical integration. Relevant for fintech, healthcare, and government AI apps that use biometric or demographic verification. UIDAI has strict guidelines — non-compliance is a serious legal risk.

India's ₹10,372 crore national AI mission with 7 pillars: AI Compute, Datasets Platform, Application Development, FutureSkills, Research, Startups, and Responsible AI. The master portal for all India AI initiatives.

Ministry of Electronics & IT houses all of India's AI policy work: IndiaAI, Bhashini, Digital India, DPDP Act, and AI governance frameworks. Start here for authoritative AI policy information.

India's landmark data protection law — covers consent, data fiduciary obligations, and AI system compliance. Any Indian organisation using AI to process personal data must understand DPDP. Official guidance from MeitY.

India's largest national hackathon with 1 lakh+ students. Prizes up to ₹1 lakh. 2024 had 50+ AI problem statements from government ministries. Winners get direct project opportunities. Registration opens annually.

NASSCOM's national AI upskilling platform with 10,000+ courses, 200+ certifications, and industry-recognised credentials. Government-subsidised for Indian learners. Free access for registered users.

Curated repository of sovereign Indian datasets for AI research — agriculture, healthcare, language, governance, and satellite imagery. Free access for researchers, startups, and students. IRB-cleared datasets available.

Digital India umbrella covers all government digitisation: PM Wani, DigiLocker, UMANG, BharatNet, and IndiaStack. AI initiatives sit within this framework. Essential context for anyone building or working in GovTech.

DPIIT's Startup India programme: 80-IAC tax exemption, Seed Fund Scheme (₹20 lakh–₹50 lakh), and fast-track IP filing. 120,000+ recognised startups including 3,000+ in deep tech/AI. Apply via Startup India portal.

NITI Aayog published India's first National AI Strategy (#AIForAll) in 2018, followed by sector-specific papers on healthcare, agriculture, and education AI. Required reading for anyone working on India AI policy.

IndiaAI Mission offers subsidised GPU compute to Indian AI startups and researchers. 10,000+ GPUs available through empanelled cloud providers. Applications reviewed quarterly. Submit via IndiaAI portal.

India's ₹4,500 crore National Supercomputing Mission provides HPC access to 75+ research institutions. Includes Param Shakti, Param Siddhi (top 500 globally), and Param Ananta. Free for approved academic research.

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