IIT Delhi and Walmart Global Tech partner for Rs 9 crore AI research
The four-year initiative aims to improve research, education, and talent development in machine learning and data science.
The Yardi School of Artificial Intelligence at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi has partnered with Walmart Global Tech for a four-year initiative worth approximately Rs 9 crore, according to The Tribune.
The collaboration focuses on strengthening research, education, and talent development in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, and Data Science. Approximately Rs 2.3 crore has been set aside for the current financial year.
Under the agreement, the school will conduct research for industry and societal applications, offer student fellowships, and provide training for faculty and teachers. The programme will also offer learning opportunities to industry professionals and people from underrepresented communities.
Prof Jayant Jain, Dean of Corporate Relations at IIT Delhi, said that industry partnerships provide an avenue to strengthen the ecosystem for innovation and technology-based entrepreneurship.
Balu Chaturvedula, SVP and Country Head of Walmart Global Tech, stated that the partnership aims to build research, engineering, and education depth to help India shape technology.
IIT Delhi will lead the implementation of the project over the next four years with regular reviews. The Yardi School of AI, which was established in 2020 and is headed by Prof Chetan Arora, focuses on areas such as healthcare, robotics, and climate.
