The pioneering AI Premier League powered by Bharat Ka AI 🇮🇳 was successfully inaugurated, an initiative aimed at advancing India’s sovereign artificial intelligence framework and accelerating the country’s leadership in AI innovation. The event brought together top technology leaders, policymakers, academia, startups, and corporate representatives to deliberate on the roadmap for a Full Stack Sovereign AI for India.
AI Premier League powered by Bharat Ka AI extends its sincere gratitude to the partners, whose invaluable support was key to the success of the event.
he program commenced with a Welcome Keynote by Mr. Anuj Guglani, Project Lead at BharatKaAI.com, who emphasized the importance of uniting all stakeholders in building India’s AI capability across critical sectors.
Speaking on the occasion, Anuj remarked: “Bharat Ka AI is not just a technology mission — it is a national imperative. To truly harness AI, India must build a full-stack framework that is secure, inclusive, and future-ready. This means integrating the efforts of government, corporates, startups, and academia, and ensuring that AI serves both strategic interests and commercial growth. If we pool our strengths, India can emerge as a global leader in sovereign AI.”
Bharat Ka AI 🇮🇳 was followed by a high-impact Power Panel Discussion on the theme: Importance of Sovereign AI and proposed Action Plan for a Full Stack Bharat Ka AI – Stakeholders, Priority Sectors, Tech, GPUs, AI Premier League.
- Caveats, Timelines, Geopolitical Leverage
- Govt – Large Corps, Startups, Academia Engagement
- Integration of all AI work happening in Silos
The panel brought together thought leaders and technology pioneers:
- Vijay Sethi – Chairman, MentorKart and Crafsol
- shailendra jaiswal – Lead Mentor, SRIJAN SANCHAR
- G.D. Bhatnagar – CIO , Spark Minda
- Manish Panjwani – CTO, Shriram Automall
- Aditya Varma – Commander (Retd), Indian Navy & IT Expert
- Anuj Guglani – Project Lead – Bharat Ka AI 🇮🇳
The discussion delved deep into the strategic roadmap for India’s sovereign AI, highlighting:
- Geopolitical leverage and timelines: Evaluating India’s positioning in the global AI landscape and identifying critical milestones to achieve technological sovereignty.
- Breaking silos: Ensuring seamless integration of AI initiatives across government, corporates, startups, and academia to build a cohesive national framework.
- Stakeholder collaboration: Engaging all actors to create scalable, sustainable, and impactful AI solutions that drive innovation while addressing strategic priorities.
- Targeted sectoral impact: Focusing on defence, healthcare, mobility, and digital governance, where AI can deliver transformative outcomes for the nation.
The panel underscored that India’s AI future depends on a united, strategic, and proactive approach, combining technological excellence with inclusive stakeholder engagement.
As part of the keynote session, Prof. Charru Malhotra, Professor (e-Governance & ICT) at Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), delivered an impactful address on “Op Sindoor and the Learnings for Future Sovereign Cyber Defence Systems.”
She emphasized the urgent need for indigenous cyber defence capabilities, highlighting how digital resilience and homegrown innovation will be central to safeguarding India’s strategic and technological future.
Launch of AI Premier League powered by Bharat Ka AI 🇮🇳
A landmark moment of the program was the Launch of the AI Premier League powered by Bharat Ka AI 🇮🇳, an innovative platform designed to accelerate India’s journey toward sovereign AI leadership. The League will serve as a catalyst for collaboration between government, large enterprises, startups, and academia, encouraging co-creation of scalable and impactful AI solutions.
With a focus on priority sectors such as defence, healthcare, mobility, and digital governance, the AI Premier League aims to channel India’s vast talent and technology resources into outcomes that strengthen national resilience, enhance competitiveness, and drive inclusive growth.
Valedictory & Vote of Thanks
The summit concluded with a Valedictory Ceremony, where partners and associates who played a pivotal role in the success of the AI Premier League powered by Bharat Ka AI 🇮🇳 were recognized. Delivering the Vote of Thanks, Anuj Guglani, Project Lead – Bharat Ka AI, extended heartfelt appreciation to the panelists, partners, and stakeholders. He emphasized that their collective vision and support will be instrumental in shaping India’s journey toward sovereign AI and invited continued collaboration as entries for the AI Premier League officially open.
About Bharat Ka AI
At the forefront of India’s technological transformation, Bharat Ka AI is a strategic initiative aimed at developing sovereign, indigenous AI solutions tailored for sectors critical to our nation’s growth. From defense and healthcare to agriculture, mobility, and cybersecurity, Bharat Ka AI seeks to integrate AI across various domains to enhance efficiency and innovation.
AI Premier League: A Collaborative Ecosystem
Central to this initiative is the “AI Premier League,” a collaborative platform that brings together a diverse group of stakeholders:
- Government Think Tanks & Policymakers: Shaping AI strategies and frameworks.
- DeepTech Companies & R&D Professionals: Driving innovation and research.
- Industry Experts & Practitioners: Implementing AI solutions across sectors.
- Data Scientists & Technologists: Developing and refining AI models and applications.
This ecosystem fosters collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of AI solutions that are not only advanced but also aligned with India’s unique needs and challenges.
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Be a part of this transformative journey. Together, we can build a future where AI empowers every sector, every individual, and every community in India.
