MeitY backs Sarvam AI for Indian language large language model

India is moving to strengthen its position in the global Artificial Intelligence arena by backing a domestic effort to build a large language model rooted in Indian languages and national priorities. The initiative centers on Sarvam Artificial Intelligence, a Bengaluru-based startup selected for the project.

MeitY backs Sarvam Artificial Intelligence to build LLM with 4000 GPUs, Indian languages and national vision. The effort is framed as a strategic push to create a model that reflects India’s linguistic diversity and broader ambitions in Artificial Intelligence.

The project is described as more than a technical buildout, with an emphasis on developing a large language model that speaks not just in code but in the voice of a billion Indians. That positioning highlights a focus on language accessibility, domestic capability, and a distinctly Indian approach to large-scale Artificial Intelligence development.