New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- India is accelerating its efforts to build a homegrown artificial intelligence (AI) foundational model, akin to China's DeepSeek, under the ambitious Rs.10,370-crore IndiaAI Mission. The Centre is gearing up to push forward its AI roadmap. Here are five key things to know:

According to a report from theIndian Express, the Union Ministry of Electronics and IT has received 67 proposals from India-based entities and researchers, all aiming to develop a domestic AI foundational model.

Among them, 20 proposals focus specifically on large language models, highlighting India's growing commitment to AI innovation, added the report. A high-level technical committee is currently being set up to evaluate these proposals, with...