The future of digital innovation depends on self-reliant, domain-specific AI capabilities. In this context, bring out the key considerations in developing indigenous AI models and tools. Suggest measures to build an enabling ecosystem for AI innovation in India. What initiatives have been taken by the government in this regard?

Measures to build an enabling ecosystem for AI innovation: - High speed broadband connectivity to tier 2/3 cities - Creation of pooled infra to train AI programme - shared computing power - AI-based courses at school/college level - Angel Investment / Venture Capital - Funding models for financing of early-stage AI startups - Fiscal incentives - tax holiday, subsidies - Industry-Academia Linkage - for real-time exchange of ideas

Government Initiatives: - India AI Mission - 7 Pillars: • AI Kasha - data base • Commercial Viability • Shared computing Power of 4000 GPUs - National Language Translation Mission - Bhashini - AI for All AI has the potential to revolutionize the economy if it is inclusive and adapted to local conditions.