India will establish the Indian AI Research Organisation (IAIRO) at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, from January 1, 2026. The Gujarat government approved the project to strengthen AI research, innovation, and global competitiveness through a public–private partnership model.

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•  IAIRO to be set up at GIFT City, Gandhinagar
•  Operations to begin from January 1, 2026
•  First state-led AI research body under PPP model
•  Approved by Gujarat government led by Bhupendra Patel
•  Tripartite partnership: Centre, Gujarat, Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance
•  Registered as non-profit under Section 8, Companies Act
• Total funding ₹300 crore for first five years
•  Equal funding by Centre, State, private partner
•  Focus on AI research, products, IP creation, talent
•  Aligned with IndiaAI Mission and Gujarat AI Action Plan