- ¨ The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur has announced the establishment of the Vikram Soodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-enabled geological and mining systems.
- The center is supported by a funding of ₹15 crore over five years, and the initiative aims to transform India’s mining sector through artificial intelligence and data-driven innovation.
AI-Based Mining Research
Centre at IIT Kharagpur
- ¨ This newly launched center integrates geological sciences, mining engineering, and artificial intelligence into a unified framework, marking a significant advancement in India’s research ecosystem.
- The initiative is funded by Vikram Soodhi, who is associated with Mineros SA and Sun Valley Investments. This collaboration reflects a growing trend among industry leaders to support academic innovation in addressing real-world challenges.
