India is all set to take a giant leap in artificial intelligence with its very own homegrown model — Sarvam AI, a revolutionary platform capable of conversing fluently in multiple Indian languages. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the indigenously developed AI system will be ready by December 2025 or January 2026, adding that he plans to personally use the platform once it goes live.
This marks a defining moment in India’s tech independence journey, aligning with the government’s “Make AI in India” vision — a move that places India among global AI innovators like the U.S. and China.
What is Sarvam AI?
Developed by a Bengaluru-based startup, Sarvam AI is a next-generation Generative AI platform created to transform how Indians interact with technology. Unlike global giants such as ChatGPT or Google Gemini, Sarvam AI is deeply rooted in India’s linguistic and cultural diversity, designed to understand and respond in multiple regional dialects and languages.
In August 2024, the company unveiled a voice-based conversational AI system allowing users to talk naturally with machines — not just type commands. Trained on massive data across 10 Indian languages, the platform can engage with users in their mother tongue, breaking digital barriers for millions.
Key Features That Set Sarvam AI Apart
◆Real-time voice interaction for natural communication.
◆Automation capabilities for businesses and government services.
◆Support for Indian languages and dialects, ensuring inclusivity.
◆Locally trained datasets, ensuring contextual understanding.
◆Focus on accessibility, even for first-time tech users.
Sarvam AI’s vision is clear — to make AI more Indian, more human, and more relatable.
Government Collaboration: AI Meets Aadhaar
In a major development, the Government of India has already begun working closely with Sarvam AI.
In April 2025, UIDAI partnered with the startup to integrate Generative AI into Aadhaar services, marking a first-of-its-kind collaboration.
Under this partnership, Sarvam AI will:
◆Gather real-time citizen feedback during Aadhaar enrolment and updates.
◆Use AI-driven fraud detection to flag suspicious activities.
◆Monitor service centers to prevent overcharging and enhance transparency.
This collaboration will make Aadhaar services smarter, safer, and more citizen-friendly — a major win for India’s digital governance model.
Multilingual and Inclusive
At launch, Sarvam AI will support Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil, Marathi, Gujarati, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, and Malayalam, with more languages in the pipeline.
This multilingual focus ensures no Indian is left behind in the digital revolution.
India Steps into the AI Future
The launch of Sarvam AI will mark a historic milestone in India’s AI journey — the moment the nation transitions from being a technology consumer to a global AI creator.
Built in India, for India, this innovation symbolizes the dream of Digital Atmanirbhar Bharat — a future where every citizen can talk to technology in their own language.
In the words of Ashwini Vaishnaw:
“Sarvam AI is not just about Artificial Intelligence; it’s about India’s intelligence leading the world.”
