Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced a Rs. 25,000 crore MoU with Puch AI to develop a large-scale AI ecosystem. Plans include AI Parks, data centre infrastructure, an AI Commons platform, and a dedicated AI University. A 40-acre site near Lucknow airport has been identified for India’s first AI City.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state has signed a Rs. 25,000 crore Memorandum of Understanding with Puch AI to build a comprehensive AI ecosystem. The agreement outlines plans to establish AI Parks powered by large-scale data centre infrastructure, an AI Commons platform for citizen and governance applications, and a dedicated AI University for training tech talent. A 40-acre plot near the Lucknow airport has been identified as the site for what is being called India's first AI City, with Noida, Kanpur, Varanasi, and Prayagraj also part of the broader plan.
What Is Puch AI?
Puch AI is a Bengaluru-based startup founded in 2025 by Siddharth Bhatia and Arjit Jain, focused on making AI accessible to everyday Indians. The platform operates primarily through WhatsApp and voice calls, offering free services such as chat assistance, image and video generation, and fact-checking, with a strong emphasis on regional languages. Over a million Indians currently use Puch monthly, with more than 60 percent experiencing AI for the first time, many in their native languages using voice notes.
A Rs. 25,000 crore deal for a Rs. 42.9 lakh revenue company?
-
How to make perfect Kala Chana for Kanjak: Complete Navratri guide
-
Is social media changing the way children think and behave?
-
5 smart tips to encourage fitness in your teen
-
Durga Saptashati Mantra for Health, Peace & Protection
-
Railways' New Rules: You Can Now Cancel PRS Counter Tickets from Any Station, Learn About the Railways' New Rules..
