Two Government-Backed Startups Release Sovereign AI Models that Can Run in Airgapped Environment
The models are built for multilingual, offline use and secure deployment, with ZenteiQ releasing weights under Apache 2.0 through AIKosh.
- On Tuesday, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology unveiled three indigenous AI foundation models—EKA-1, Dhir 2B, and Dhir 5B—developed by domestic companies to strengthen India's technological autonomy.
- The IndiaAI Mission supported these developments to foster homegrown innovation, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign technology while public infrastructure accelerated the models' creation.
- Soket Labs Technology developed EKA-1, trained on 7.5 trillion tokens and covering all 22 scheduled Indian languages, while ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations created Dhir 2B and Dhir 5B for offline-capable automation.
- Operating in air-gapped environments, the models enable enterprise-based artificial intelligence deployment that officials noted "thus far hasn't really taken off" in the country.
- Platforms like AIKosh will distribute these models to researchers and students, as the government continues supporting refinement of homegrown technologies for broader adoption.
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IndiaAI Mission Boosts National Autonomy With New Indigenous AI Models
India has launched three indigenous AI foundation models, EKA-1, Dhir 2B, and Dhir 5B, under the IndiaAI Mission. Developed by Soket Labs Technology and Research and ZenteiQ AiTech Innovations, these models aim to enhance India's technological and strategic autonomy in artificial intelligence, offering solutions for various sectors including banking, cybersecurity, defence, and government services, with a focus on Indian languages and offline ca…
MeitY unveils indigenous AI Models EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and 5B under IndiaAI mission - The Tribune
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled three indigenous artificial intelligence foundation models, EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B, developed by domestic companies with support under the IndiaAI Mission, with the government highlighting their potential for specialised applications and deployment in secure, offline environments.
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Live MintMeitY unveils indigenous AI Models EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and 5B under IndiaAI mission
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has unveiled three indigenous artificial intelligence foundation models, EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B, developed by domestic companies with support under the IndiaAI Mission, with the government highlighting their potential for specialised applications and deployment in secure, offline environments.
Soket Labs, ZenteiQ launch indigenous foundation models under IndiaAI Mission
Soket Labs and ZenteiQ introduced new artificial intelligence foundation models under the IndiaAI Mission initiative. These models include EKA-1, Dhir 2B, and Dhir 5B, which were unveiled during a launch event. The event featured key government officials, including MeitY Secretary S Krishnan. This launch is part of the government's efforts to enhance India's indigenous AI capabilities. Such initiatives aim to support the growth of foundational A…
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