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Is India finally on the brink of its own large language model (LLM) revolution? With the recent launch of AI Kosha and the IndiaAI Compute Portal, the ?10,370 crore IndiaAI mission is taking a bold step toward AI sovereignty. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized, “We provide the cheapest compute in the world at ?67 per GPU hour.” This massive investment is set to power India’s AI ambitions and challenge Western and Chinese dominance. The government has received 67 proposals, with 22 focused on LLM development, indicating a strong push to build homegrown AI models. Key players such as Sarvam AI, Krutrim, Zoho, CoRover.ai, and International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIITH) are leading the charge, while startups like Genloop and GFuture Tech Pvt. Ltd. are set to submit their proposals by March 15. With 18,693 GPUs allocated under public-private partnerships, companies like Jio Platforms Limited (JPL), Tata Communications, and Yotta Data Services Private Limited are providing the backbone for India's AI revolution. However, the big question remains—will this momentum translate into a game-changing Indian LLM, or will it be another six-month reset? The coming months will be crucial in determining whether India can build a model that truly rivals the likes of OpenAI and DeepSeek AI, securing its place on the global AI map.?

In a few hours we will host our first ever #AgTechAlchemySummit but it would not be possible without all our gracious supporters who helped us realize this event. While they range from new startups to corporate giants, they all understand the importance and need of building a strong community in #AgTech to help us move faster towards creating outsized Impact. #THANKYOU!! Dan Kurdys, MBA, Tami Craig Schilling, Gerardo Adame, Sarah Kitchin Pierce, Brent Craig, Erica Bliss, Adam Stager, Pratik Desai, PhD, Gabby Nizri, Lee S., Michael Ott, Chris Parker, Chad Yagow, Walt Duflock, Rhishi P., Sachi Desai, Jacob Reynolds, Andrew Stankiewicz, Robert Grey, Gilbert Guerrero, Blake Croegaert, Jaydeep Rane" #AgTechCommunity, #AgTechAlchemy #AgTechAlchemyCommunity, #AgTechFun #AgTechImprov #Agrifoodtech

We (Me, Rhishi P. and Walt Duflock) are so excited to host our first ever Summit tomorrow evening! Remember to RSVP (DM to be added to the waitlist). This isn't just a #HappyHour or #NetworkingEvent, hence the purposeful name #TheSummit. Like our other events there will be cool things to learn from some really smart, thoughtful people. However, not in a typical Panel. These panels have to match the #AgTechAlchemy #Vibe focused on engagement, connections and fun. The moderators and panelist met the challenge and have crafted some really cool things. As always #ChathamHouseRules to keep conversations meaningful. Remember to RSVP and join us! Finally a big #THANKYOU to everyone that has contributed to helping us realize this event! You are all AMAZING PEOPLE! and that is in a nutshell #AgTechAlchemyCommunity! AgFunder, Upstream Ag Insights, Verdant Robotics, 9 North Group, TRIC Robotics, EarthDaily Agro, Beck's Hybrids, Bayer, Glean, Metal Dog Labs, KissanAI, Scanit Technologies, Inc., Grow Wize, AgTech GTM SatYield, Verdant Partners LLC, Shapeshifter Brewing Co, Plug and Play Tech Center, Western Growers, Ash Cloud Louisa Burwood-Taylor, Shane Thomas, Tim Hammerich, Janette Barnard, Ashley Sweeting, Rob Trice, Dan Kurdys, MBA, Tami Craig Schilling, Erica Bliss, Sarah Kitchin Pierce, Chad Yagow, Daniele Maggiolini, Pratik Desai, PhD, Rikin Gandhi, Claudia Roessler, Ketan Shende, Brad Roberts,

For decades, we have witnessed the resilience of Indian farmers and the challenges they face—from fragmented market data to limited access to personalised agronomic advice. In India, where millions of farmers rely on traditional methods, there remains a pressing need for real-time, tailored guidance to optimize yield, combat climate uncertainties, and improve profitability. In this new initiative, KissanAI is developing an advanced Agricultural AI Agent that goes beyond traditional advisory copilots. By harnessing curated agronomy data from various organizations and universities across India, farmers gain real-time access to Mandi prices, local weather forecasts, and personalized support based on their specific location and farming practices. The solution integrates climate-resilient and sustainable agriculture datasets, while also offering multimodal inputs for pest and disease detection. Leveraging shared traditional knowledge, KissanAI ensures farmers learn from one another. Additionally, on-device AI with Small Language Models (SLMs) makes these insights accessible even in remote, low-cost scenarios—creating a one-stop, agentic companion for Indian farmers. We are thrilled to announce we are shortlisted as one of the companies out of 900+ applicants for the IndiaAI Innovation Challenge led by Shri Abhishek Singh. We were felicitated by Hon'ble Union Minister of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnawji. This recognition fuels our commitment to revolutionise Indian agriculture, ensuring that every farmer has access to the transformative power of AI-driven decision-making. Join us as we pave the way for a smarter, more resilient agricultural future. P.S. shout out ?? to Mr.Umesh Desai who is the inspiration behind our Agriculture mission. #indiaAi #genai #Meity #Agritech #KissanAI Pratik Desai, PhD Lokesh Desai Sachi Desai AgTech Alchemy Rhishi P. Vivek Sridhar Ojasvi Bhatia

If you are attending #WorldAgriTech consider this panel featuring a weak AgTech Alchemy founders and community members discussing #GenAI in a legacy industry, how it can impact knowledge dissemination and access in particular at the farmgate and how you can thing about a framework as you determine it’s value to your business. These same folks also contributed to the recent white paper published by Metal Dog Labs on this topic. #AgTechAlchemyCommunity #AgTechAI #Agrifoodtech #publicgood #globalimpact #agronomy #LLM Rhishi P. Sachi Desai Rikin Gandhi Pratik Desai, PhD Walt Duflock Dan Schultz Dan Kurdys, MBA Claudia Roessler YagnaDeepika Oruganti Balathasan Giritharan Lokesh Desai Chintan P. Tami Craig Schilling Sara Boettiger Jona Repishti Ryan Gilbert Robson Monastier Philipp-Andreas Schmidt Tempel Stefan Chris Parker Michael Ott Nick Nissing

Join Pratik Desai, PhD from KissanAI and Sachi Desai for an insightful Bayer breakout session hosted by Rhishi P., an Ag-Tech consultant at Metal Dogs Labs LLC, on March 11 at World Agri-Tech,San Francisco. KissanAI has been featured in Rhishi’s latest whitepaper, “From POC to OMG: The Realities of Deploying GenAI at the Farm Gate,” alongside industry leaders Traive and Digital Green. Let’s discuss what’s next for AI in agriculture. See you there! #WorldAgriTech #AIinAg #KissanAI #AgTech #GenAI

Software is Feeding the World is excited to release the first of two white papers focused on GenAI applications at the Farm Gate. Even though GenAI products like ChatGPT have taken the world by storm, enterprises have struggled to push their GenAI proof-of-concept projects to production. The first white paper will provide a practical framework with real data from companies like Bayer | Crop Science, Digital Green, KissanAI, and Traive to show how organizations can push past the proof-of-concept wall and deploy their solutions to production to harness the power of GenAI based applications You can download the free white paper by providing your email address at the link (in the first comment) AgTech Alchemy Walt Duflock

The Meta Llama Model has been a tremendous asset for us, enabling the development of India-specific agricultural language models, particularly Dhenu. The Dhenu 2.0 models are powerful and outperform similar models of the same size in agricultural advisory. This success would not have been possible without these open-source models. #genai #agriculture #agritech

With the support of Microsoft we aim to enhance predictive capabilities, optimize resource management, and foster a brighter future for farming. Together, we are shaping the next chapter of agri-tech innovation. #Agriculture #Innovation #GenerativeAI #Dhenu2.0 #MicrosoftAITour Puneet Chandok KissanAI

As 2025 approaches, let’s relive one of 2024’s most exciting events! Microsoft leaders Mustafa Suleyman, Puneet Chandok, and Irina Ghose, came together in #Bengaluru to unveil a bold new vision for AI-powered digital companions. The launch of #Copilot Voice, inspiring customer showcases, demonstrating the real-world impact of AI in healthcare, education, and beyond made this event a milestone in innovation. The future of #AI is here, and it’s nothing short of extraordinary!