Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Saurabh Vijay, an IAS officer of the 1998 Maharashtra cadre and the CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), has taken charge as the CEO of the IndiaAI Mission. His appointment comes at a crucial time as India expands its artificial intelligence ecosystem through the ₹10,372 crore IndiaAI Mission. The initiative focuses on developing indigenous AI models, strengthening AI infrastructure, supporting startups and researchers, creating AI-ready datasets, and promoting responsible AI adoption. With extensive experience in public administration, finance, and governance, Saurabh Vijay is expected to play a key role in advancing India’s ambitions to become a global leader in artificial intelligence.