India to Procure Additional 14,000 GPUs for AI Mission, Confirms IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday confirmed a major leap in India’s AI infrastructure ambitions, revealing that the government is set to procure an additional 14,000 GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) under the national AI mission — a move that follows the earlier acquisition of 18,000 GPUs.

“This is a big change, and AI is here for good,” Vaishnaw said, underlining the government’s intent to “democratise” access to artificial intelligence and prepare the country for rapid technological transformation.

The minister’s statement also…