| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | IIT Kharagpur establishes Vikram Sodhi Centre of Excellence for AI-enabled geological and mining systems. |
| Funding | ₹15 crore committed over 5 years by Vikram Sodhi (associated with Mineros SA and Sun Valley Investments). |
| Objective | Transform India's mining sector through AI and data-driven innovation, integrating geological sciences, mining engineering, and AI. |
| Key Focus Areas | Mineral exploration, mine planning, processing, predictive maintenance, and ESG (Environmental-Social-Governance) analytics. |
| Expected Impact | Holistic mining solutions: Improve operational efficiency, resource utilization, decision-making, and sustainability via integrated AI systems. |
