Centre for Human-Centric AI

Scalable, Ethical, Impactful

A research and innovation hub focussed on designing AI solutions for India.

AI Chai

Our Philosophy

Champion Human-Centric AI

Improving lives and working for the public good

Co-create inclusive and context-aware AI solutions

Reflecting the complexity and richness of India

Bridge research, policy and deployment

Ensuring that innovation is both visionary and actionable

Support multilingual and culturally diverse AI

Making technology accessible and relevant to all

Enable affordable and open innovation

Across Government, Academia, Entreprises, and Start-ups

Focus Areas

Education

Education

Democratising learning

Healthcare

Healthcare

Equitable access

Financial Services

Financial Services

Enabling inclusion

Legal Systems

Legal Systems

Timely and accessible

Agriculture

Agriculture

Empowering farmers

Security

Security

Protecting the physical and the digital

Partners

Supreme Court of India
Sansad TV
Ziroh Labs

Partner With Us to Shape the Future of AI

Government & Policy

Co-develop frameworks, pilot initiatives and drive impact public innovation.

Academia

Advancing knowledge and understanding real-world problems.

Enterprises

Co-create solutions, access expertise, and stay ahead in the AI economy.

Start-ups

Scale faster with access to talent, infrastructure and collaborative networks.

Governing Members

Professor Kamakoti V

Professor Kamakoti V

Director, IIT Madras

Professor Gaurav Raina

Professor Gaurav Raina

Chief Scientist CHAI, Professor IIT Madras

Dr. M J Shankar Raman

Dr. M J Shankar Raman

CEO, IITM Pravartak

Dr. Madhusudhanan B

Dr. Madhusudhanan B

Principal Consultant, IITM Pravartak

Mr. Balamurali S

Mr. Balamurali S

Chief Knowledge Officer, IITM Pravartak

Mr. Rajendra Mootha

Mr. Rajendra Mootha

Head New Initiatives, IITM Pravartak