Indigenous AI Models India 2026: Launch of EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B, Technical Features, India's AI Mission and Strategic Significance
5 November 2026
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Indigenous AI Models India 2026: Launch of EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B, Technical Features, India's AI Mission and Strategic Significance
1. Background and Recent Development
- On 3 November 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released three indigenous AI foundation models—EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B—in New Delhi.
- The launch, attended by MeitY Secretary S. Krishnan, was undertaken under the IndiaAI Mission to strengthen India's technological self-reliance.
2. Historical and Policy Background
- The Union Cabinet approved the IndiaAI Mission on 7 March 2024, focusing on indigenous AI development, computing infrastructure, innovation and responsible AI.
- The initiative supports the vision of Making AI in India and Making AI Work for India.
3. Major Technical Features
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India launches indigenous AI models EKA-1, Dhir 2B and Dhir 5B under the IndiaAI Mission. Know their features, multilingual support and strategic significance.
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IndiaAI MissionEKA-1Dhir 2BDhir 5Bindigenous AI modelsMeitYSoket LabsZenteiQAI foundation modelstechnological self-reliance