BharatGen project launched by India for generative AI in local languages

Current Context: The BharatGen project is a significant initiative launched by India to develop generative AI systems in various Indian languages.

• Here are the key points relevant for the UPSC examination:
• Objective: To create generative AI systems that can generate high-quality text and multimodal content (text, speech, and images) in various Indian languages.
• Multimodal Large Language Models: BharatGen is the world’s first government-funded project focused on creating multimodal large language models.
• Inclusivity and Accessibility: The project aims to make AI accessible to all citizens, addressing India’s socio-cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Open-Source Models: BharatGen will develop open-source foundational models to democratize AI across India.
• Lead Institution: IIT Bombay under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).
• Collaborating Institutions: Includes IIT Bombay, IIIT Hyderabad, IIT Mandi, IIT Kanpur, IIT Hyderabad, IIM Indore, and IIT Madras.

Question:

1 What is the primary objective of the BharatGen project launched by India?

• A) To create advanced robotics systems for the Indian defense sector.
• B) To develop generative AI systems in Indian languages for high-quality text and multimodal content.
• C) To enhance space exploration technologies in India.
• D) To promote AI usage in agriculture and rural development.

Answer: B) To create generative AI systems that can generate high-quality text and multimodal content (text, speech, and images) in various Indian languages.