ENA State 2026-01-13 11:51:21 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Lucknow, Jan 13 (KNN)</strong> The Digital India Corporations Independent Business Division under the IndiaAI Mission, operating within the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Limited (UPDESCO), Lucknow, to strengthen the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem in Uttar Pradesh.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">State-Level Implementation Framework</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Under the arrangement, the Department of IT and Electronics, Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as the nodal administrative department for implementing the IndiaAI Mission in the State, while UPDESCO has been appointed as the State Nodal Agency. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to UPDESCO Managing Director Neha Jain, the framework is intended to ensure coordinated and effective execution of the initiative across Uttar Pradesh.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Network of Data and AI Labs</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">As part of the IndiaAI Mission, 65 Data and AI Labs are planned across Uttar Pradesh. Two IndiaAI Data and AI Labs at NIELIT centres in Lucknow and Gorakhpur are already operational, while an additional lab has been established at Pilibhit through an industry partner. The State Government has approved 49 more labs, for which implementation has commenced, and a further 13 locations are to be identified.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14px">Infrastructure and Training Focus</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The IndiaAI Data Labs will be equipped with AI-ready infrastructure, including computing resources, software platforms, curated datasets and structured learning modules. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The facilities are designed to support hands-on, experiential learning through real-world use cases, project-based training and problem-solving exercises, enabling students to develop and deploy AI-based solutions relevant to industry needs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Beyond technical skills, the programme places emphasis on career readiness, ethical AI practices and application-oriented learning. It aims to address skill gaps in the workforce, enhance employability and create a pipeline of AI-ready talent from the State.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 44753 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/indiaai-mission-partners-with-updesco-to-boost-ai-ecosystem-in-uttar-pradesh 2026-01-13 11:51:21 knnindia.co.in