IndiaAI Mission funds 13 trusted AI projects on deepfakes and bias
India’s Ministry of Electronics and IT reported on July 27, 2026 that the IndiaAI Mission’s Safe and Trusted AI pillar has approved 13 research projects focused on deepfake detection, bias mitigation, privacy preserving learning and explainable AI. The update also noted support for 20 "sovereign" Indian AI models, establishment of 27 India Data and AI Labs, and the creation of an IndiaAI Safety Institute to coordinate safety and governance work.([ddindia.co.in](https://ddindia.co.in/2026/07/indiaai-missions-safe-trusted-ai-pillar-advances-responsible-ai-13-projects-approved-to-tackle-deepfakes-and-bias/))
Source: DD India