IndiaAI Mission Unveils 62 AI & Data Labs in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow hosted the Uttar Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026, alongside the Fourth Meeting of the AI for Economic Growth and Social Good Working Group. The conference brought together policymakers, international organisations, industry leaders and researchers to discuss responsible and inclusive AI adoption, with healthcare as a key focus area.

Organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with IndiaAI, and supported by the Uttar Pradesh government, the event formed part of the broader lead-up to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled for February.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the launch of the UP AI Mission, backed by a proposed budget of around ₹2,000 crore, aimed at building a state-led AI ecosystem aligned with national priorities. 

The mission is expected to focus strongly on healthcare, including early diagnosis, critical care support and data-driven decision-making across public health systems.

A major institutional push was also announced under the IndiaAI Mission, which will establish 62 AI and data labs across Uttar Pradesh. These labs are intended to enhance research capacity, support skilling initiatives, and enable real-world deployment of AI applications at the state level.

In addition, IndiaAI and the Uttar Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly set up Data and AI Labs, strengthening long-term collaboration between the Centre and the state.

Union Minister of State for Electronics and IT Jitin Prasada said India is steadily positioning itself as a global provider of AI and digital services, while emphasising the need to address emerging risks, including cybersecurity threats, deepfakes, and gaps in digital literacy. 

State ministers echoed the view that AI-enabled healthcare could serve as a national pilot model, particularly for population-scale, low-cost innovation.

The conference featured discussions on AI-enabled diagnostics, telemedicine, digital health infrastructure and workforce empowerment, drawing on global best practices and Global South priorities. Working Group sessions also explored frameworks for translating high-level AI principles into implementable policies and examined proposals for Global AI Impact Awards to incentivise responsible and scalable innovation.

The post IndiaAI Mission Unveils 62 AI & Data Labs in Uttar Pradesh appeared first on Analytics India Magazine.