Gujarat is set to boost its access to advanced computing infrastructure for artificial intelligence by deploying more than 100 high-performance graphics processing units (GPUs) across the state. This move aims to support startups, educational institutions, and government departments. The initiative, led by Gujarat Informatics Limited under the state’s Science and Technology Department, is in line with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel’s focus on technology-driven governance.
Under the ‘IndiaAI Mission’ by the Central government, Gujarat is implementing shared AI compute infrastructure with over 100 GPUs. This infrastructure will facilitate model training, application development, and the deployment of scalable solutions. The national mission’s goal is to democratize access to computing resources, enabling startups, researchers, and public institutions to develop indigenous AI solutions through shared infrastructure and datasets.
The shared facility is expected to reduce costs and time needed for individual organizations to acquire high-end computing systems. It will also accelerate the development and implementation of AI-driven applications in governance and industry. This announcement follows discussions at the “AI Startup Samvad” in Gandhinagar, where Chief Minister Patel engaged with about two dozen promising startups from across the country.
Gujarat aims to lead in artificial intelligence adoption, leveraging AI to enhance governance transparency and citizen services. Chief Minister Patel highlighted the importance of startups in fostering innovation and contributing to sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, and education. The state government has been actively working to build an AI ecosystem, including establishing centers of excellence, supporting startup-led innovation challenges, and forming partnerships with the industry to create AI clusters and research infrastructure.
The new GPU-backed infrastructure is anticipated to support various activities such as training AI models, developing applications, and enabling large-scale deployment. It will promote the development of locally relevant AI solutions and facilitate their swift adoption in governance. This initiative is part of Gujarat’s broader strategy to establish itself as a national hub for artificial intelligence, innovation, and digital governance, with comprehensive backing for startups, academia, and industry.
