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IIT Kharagpur established the Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-Enabled Geological and Mining Systems to advance artificial intelligence applications in India’s mining sector. The centre focuses on areas such as mineral exploration, mine planning, predictive maintenance, and ESG analytics. Supported by a funding commitment of ₹15 crore over five years, it integrates academic research with real-world mining data through its Grand Challenges Programme. As the first Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Kharagpur continues to play a leading role in innovation, and this initiative aligns with its vision of contributing to industrial and technological advancement.