MeitY unveils EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B AI models
In short
MeitY has unveiled three Indian AI models: EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B. The models were developed by domestic companies with support from the IndiaAI Mission.
Officials said they may be useful for special tasks and for secure offline use. The report does not say when they will be widely rolled out or how strong they are.
What the reporting says
MeitY unveiled three indigenous AI foundation models—EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B—under the IndiaAI Mission, according to a publisher-supplied summary. The government said the models were developed by domestic companies and could be used for specialised applications and secure offline environments. The report does not specify launch dates, technical benchmarks or commercial rollout plans.
Why it matters
MeitY’s unveiling of EKA-1, Dhīr 2B and Dhīr 5B under the IndiaAI Mission points to government-backed efforts to build domestic AI capacity. The report says the models were made by Indian companies and are intended for specialised and offline use, which could matter for secure deployments. However, it does not provide performance data, deployment timelines or the names of the companies involved.