IIT Jammu Launches AI Centre of Excellence and “Project Phoenix” to Power J&K Governance and Enterprise
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has launched the J&K Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence at IIT Jammu, alongside "Project Phoenix," a digital commerce platform aimed at boosting innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth. Backed by MeitY and the J&K IT Department, the Centre will serve as a hub for AI research and deployment across governance, healthcare, agriculture, education and disaster management — Abdullah specifically cited a need for AI-enabled early warning systems following recent cloudbursts in Rajouri and Poonch. Project Phoenix will separately connect artisans, self-help groups, cooperatives, startups and MSMEs from Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh with national and global markets via simplified digital onboarding, complementing the government's Mission YUVA initiative.
