MeitY empanels six tech firms including TCS and CoRover for Government AI Mission

The move is part of the Government AI Mission.

The empanelment establishes a framework that allows ministries and government departments to engage these companies directly for consulting, development, and deployment of AI solutions. This bypasses the traditional individual tender process, streamlining procurement. The specific terms of the framework, including the selection criteria for the six firms, have not been detailed.

By pre-qualifying vendors, the government hopes to accelerate AI adoption across various departments. The empanelment is expected to cover a range of AI use cases, though exact projects have not been announced yet.