Dehradun’s Big Leap—₹10 Crore AI Centre Aims to Blend Tech with Trust

• Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates AI Centre at Dehradun University, Calls for Integrity in Technology Use
• New AI Centre to Train Future Innovators and Startups, Aligns with PM Modi’s Digital India and Skill India initiatives

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence, Skill Development, and Innovation at Graphic Era University in Dehradun—a landmark moment for Uttarakhand and India’s tech ecosystem.

Key Highlights:

• First-of-its-kind in Uttarakhand: Spanning 1.5 lakh sq. ft., the centre includes:
  • Apple iOS Development Centre (in collaboration with Apple and Infosys)
  • NVIDIA-powered AI and HPC hub featuring DGX B200 system with 8 GPUs and 1.74 TB GPU memory
• Investment: ₹10+ crore to support research in healthcare, agriculture, smart cities, and more
• Academic Prestige: India’s first Generative AI Ready Campus powered by AWS, ranked 48th in NIRF 2025, accredited A+ by NAAC

Ethical Tech Vision:

Dr. Singh emphasized: AI can create miracles if used judiciously, but without integrity it can also be misused, referencing deepfakes and misinformation.

He advocated a hybrid model—where AI complements human judgment, not replaces it.

Real-World Impact:

AI-enabled telemedicine vans are serving rural India, showcasing how hybrid AI-human models can deliver healthcare to underserved regions.

Strategic Outlook:

India, once a late adopter of technologies, is now leading in space exploration and quantum research.

Dr. Singh stressed the importance of linking academic research with industry and startups to sustain this momentum.