<h1>India to Develop AI Models, Competing Globally; 18,693 GPUs to Boost Startups, Researchers Under IndiaAI Mission</h1> India has announced plans to develop its own foundational AI models, aiming to compete globally with existing models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek. The initiative includes a compute facility powered by 18,693 GPUs, offered at low costs to startups and researchers. The government seeks proposals for AI models tailored to Indian contexts, emphasizing data relevance and bias removal. Under the IndiaAI Mission, Rs 10,372 crore has been allocated to enhance AI infrastructure, focusing on applications in healthcare, education, and agriculture. AI safety is prioritized, with projects on machine unlearning and bias mitigation. Confidence remains high despite potential international trade restrictions.