Three AI Centres of Excellence in healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities announced; ₹990 crore approved
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced three AI Centres of Excellence focused on healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities, for which the government approved ₹990 crore.
Summary
On 15 October 2024, in New Delhi, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced the establishment of three Artificial Intelligence Centres of Excellence (AI-CoEs) focused on healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities, with ₹990 crore approved by the government. The CoEs will be led by AIIMS and IIT Delhi, IIT Ropar and IIT Kanpur. Pradhan complimented the apex committee led by Sridhar Vembu for its work on implementing the CoEs.
Key facts
- Date
- 15 Oct 2024
- Announced by
- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Focus areas
- Healthcare, agriculture, sustainable cities
- Approved
- ₹990 crore
- Lead institutions
- AIIMS & IIT Delhi, IIT Ropar, IIT Kanpur
- Apex committee
- Led by Sridhar Vembu
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How much did the government approve for the three AI Centres of Excellence announced on 15 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — ₹990 crore
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: Government approved Rs. 990.00 Crore for creation of three AI-CoEs.
The three AI Centres of Excellence announced on 15 October 2024 focus on:
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Correct answer: A — Healthcare, agriculture and sustainable cities
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: three AI Centres of Excellence (CoE) focused on Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities.
The apex committee for implementing the three AI Centres of Excellence (announced 15 October 2024) was led by:
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Correct answer: B — Sridhar Vembu
PIB, 15 Oct 2024: he complimented the apex committee led by Shri Sridhar Vembu for their efforts towards the implementation of these CoEs. (K. Sanjay Murthy is Secretary, Higher Education.)