Research
Our research initiatives focus on making AI more accessible, ethical, and relevant to India's unique needs.
Research Areas
AI for Indian Languages
Developing NLP models and tools for Indian regional languages to make AI accessible to non-English speakers.
Ethical AI Frameworks
Creating guidelines and frameworks for responsible AI development in the Indian context.
AI in Agriculture
Research on AI applications for crop prediction, pest detection, and resource optimization for Indian farmers.
Healthcare AI
Developing AI solutions for disease diagnosis and healthcare accessibility in rural India.
AI Education Methodologies
Research on effective methods for teaching AI concepts to diverse audiences.
AI Policy Research
Studying AI governance, regulation, and policy recommendations for India.
Recent Publications
AI Literacy in Rural India: Challenges and Opportunities
Dr. Sunita Rao, Rahul Sharma
Journal of AI Education, 2024
Ethical Considerations for AI Deployment in Indian Healthcare
Dr. Arun Mehta, Dr. Priya Venkatesh
AI & Society, 2024
Building Inclusive AI: Lessons from Indian Language Processing
Research Team, Zero AI Foundation
ACL Workshop on AI for Social Good, 2023
Open Source Projects
IndiaAI-NLP
Open-source NLP toolkit for Indian languages
AI-Ethics-Toolkit
Framework for ethical AI assessment
AgriAI-India
AI models for Indian agricultural applications
Partner Universities
IIT Delhi
IIT Bombay
IISc Bangalore
IIIT Hyderabad
IIT Madras
JNU Delhi
Anna University
Jadavpur University
Research Fellowship Program
We offer research fellowships for students and early-career researchers working on AI for social good. Stipend, mentorship, and publication support may be provided as per program guidelines.
Future Research Goals
AI for All 22 Official Languages
Developing comprehensive NLP support for all scheduled languages of India by 2027.
National AI Ethics Guidelines
Contributing to the development of national AI ethics and governance frameworks.
AI Accessibility Standards
Creating standards for making AI tools accessible to persons with disabilities.
Rural AI Innovation Lab
Establishing research centers in rural areas to develop context-specific AI solutions.