Sarvam AI to collaborate with the Goa Government on research, citizen services, and AI Centre of Excellence
Goa, September 04, 2025: The Government of Goa’s Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C) has announced a strategic collaboration with Bengaluru-based Sarvam AI, the first startup selected under the IndiaAI Mission to develop India’s sovereign AI model. The engagement comes as part of the state’s ambitious Goa AI Mission 2027, aimed at creating a responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven AI ecosystem.
During a recent virtual session, Sarvam AI expressed interest in contributing to Goa’s mission through policy research, setting up an AI Centre of Excellence, and co-developing AI-powered citizen services. The company also showcased its flagship generative AI platforms — Sarvam Samvaad (conversational AI), Sarvam Arya (enterprise reasoning engine), and Vistaar (serverless AI deployment platform), designed specifically with Indian languages and cultural contexts.
Shri Rohan A. Khaunte, Hon’ble Minister for ITE&C, said:
> “As the government works towards establishing Centres of Excellence in AI, the goal is to make Goa a hub for applied research, experimentation, and industry collaboration. Through the AI Mission 2027, we are laying the groundwork in policy, infrastructure, research, and skills to lead in ethical and responsible AI adoption.”
Adding to this, Shri Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director, DITE&C, highlighted the cultural dimension:
> “Collaborating with industry leaders like Sarvam AI strengthens Goa’s vision of building an AI ecosystem that is not only innovative and sovereign but also deeply rooted in our local languages and cultural context. A key part of this mission is the development of a Konkani Large Language Model, which will digitally preserve and promote Goa’s linguistic and cultural heritage.”
The discussion featured insights from Dr. Milind Sakhardande, Joint Director, DITE&C; Mr. Shubham Arora, Founder, Sarvam AI; Ms. Sharda Katare, SeMT Head; Shri Amit Bandekar, SeMT Consultant; Guru Prabhaker, Director – Sales, Sarvam AI; and Prerna Bhandari, GTM Public Sector Lead, Sarvam AI.
With the Goa AI Mission 2027 already mapping out skill development, governance frameworks, and infrastructure, the collaboration with Sarvam AI marks a significant step in moving from strategy to real-world AI implementation for citizens across the state.
About Sarvam AI
Sarvam AI is a Bengaluru-based generative AI startup building India’s first homegrown sovereign AI model under the IndiaAI Mission. Its full-stack AI offerings are designed for Indian languages and cultural contexts, enabling enterprises and governments to deploy AI solutions that are scalable, responsible, and inclusive.
About DITE&C Goa
The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Government of Goa, leads the state’s digital transformation initiatives, driving innovation in emerging technologies, skill development, and citizen-centric digital services.