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Technology
CM Announces IIT Jammus AI Centre and Project Phoenix to Boost Innovation in J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 09:33 PM
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The Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir announced the establishment of the IIT Jammus AI Centre and Project Phoenix, aimed at fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
The Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir today announced the launch of the IIT Jammus AI Centre and the accompanying Project Phoenix, a strategic initiative to stimulate innovation and entrepreneurship across the state.
The AI centre will be housed within the IIT Jammus campus and is expected to become a hub for research, development and collaboration with industry partners.
Project Phoenix, as described by the government, aims to provide a supportive ecosystem for start‑ups and technology ventures, offering mentorship, funding access and infrastructure.
While specific timelines and funding details have not yet been disclosed, the announcement signals a renewed focus on positioning Jammu & Kashmir as a technology and innovation hub in the region.
The AI centre will be housed within the IIT Jammus campus and is expected to become a hub for research, development and collaboration with industry partners.
Project Phoenix, as described by the government, aims to provide a supportive ecosystem for start‑ups and technology ventures, offering mentorship, funding access and infrastructure.
While specific timelines and funding details have not yet been disclosed, the announcement signals a renewed focus on positioning Jammu & Kashmir as a technology and innovation hub in the region.