AI Development

IndiaAI Mission creates 20 foundational AI models, 5 released

June 13, 2026 · High importance · model

MeitY Secretary S Krishnan stated that IndiaAI Mission-supported startups have developed 20 foundational AI models, with five already released, including Avataar AI's Varya video generation model. This represents significant progress in building indigenous AI capabilities and reducing reliance on foreign models.

Date
June 13, 2026
Importance
High 4/5
Category
model
Axis of Change
Capability Gain
Organizations
Government of India MeitY
Models Affected
No specific model identified
  1. 01 economictimes.indiatimes.com