Open Source LLMs

To Power Up

India's AI Future

Foundation Base & SFT Model

100+ Billion parameter base and instruction tuned models

India Centric Training Datasets

Large training corpora with 2T+ tokens for Indic Languages

Model Benchmarks & Evals

India-specific benchmarks with global standards for broader evaluation

Our Objectives

Project

Charter

  • 01

    Open Source

    The model weights & associated artifacts will be released under an open-source license, enabling unrestricted access for research, innovation, and societal impact.

  • 02

    Build in Public

    The entire development process will be transparent, with regular updates shared on progress, challenges, and learnings to foster collaboration & community involvement.

  • 03

    Energy-Efficient Training

    The project prioritizes climate-conscious development, employing algorithmicoptimizations to minimize energy consumption while maintaining high training efficiency.

  • 04

    High-Quality Data Practices

    Commitment to curating diverse, culturally representative, and bias-aware datasets and benchmarks to reflect India’s linguistic and cultural diversity accurately.

  • 05

    Ethical and Responsible AI

    Ensuring that AI development and deployment prioritizes fairness, transparency, privacy, human safety, and accountability.

collaborations

The Team

Behind Eka

    Tushar Shinde,Rohitaash Debsharma,Parul Anand,Nitesh Tripathi,Marmik Pandya,Harshul Arora,Hardik Dave,Dr. Soma Dhavala,Dr. Sathish Vadhiyar,Dr. Sanjeev Kumar,Sameer Kulkarni,Dr. Praveen Pankajakshan,Dr. Mayank Singh,Dr. Gaurav Gupta,Dr. Badri Narayan Subudhi,Apurv Verma,Ashwin Anilkumar,Ashin Uday,Abhishek Upperwal,Abhinash Khare,

Abhishek Upperwal

Founder of Soket AI, building Ethical AGI and leading Pragna-1B, a 1.25B parameter foundation model for Indian languages. Curated the Bhasha Dataset Corpus, an open-source multilingual dataset. Specialised in High-Performance Computing at IISc, with expertise in MPI, CUDA optimisation, and exascale checkpointing. Previously co-led Smart City data projects at MoHUA & NIUA, including SARS-CoV-2 surveillance via RT-PCR on sewage samples.

Project EKΛ is a call to action for the brightest minds to come together and build the next generation of AI in India - ethically, inclusively, and at scale

20+
Individuals
8+
Organisations
our outcomes

outcomes

  • Learning Without Limits

    01

    Imagine a classroom where every child, no matter where they live, can learn in their own language. AI-powered tutors provide personalized education, breaking language barriers and bringing knowledge to every corner of India.

  • India’s AI Shield

    02

    In a world where intelligence is power, we can’t afford to rely on foreign AI. With real-time translation, secure communications, and adversary intelligence, EKΛ ensures India’s defense remains in our hands—self-reliant, secure, and future-ready.

  • Smarter Businesses

    03

    AI is no longer just for big corporations. Small businesses and entrepreneurs gain access to AI-driven insights, enabling smarter financial transactions, better decision-making, and accelerated growth. Innovation belongs to everyone.

  • Healthcare For All

    04

    No one should be denied medical care due to a language barrier. AI assists doctors in early diagnosis, guides patients with accurate health information, and ensures healthcare is truly inclusive—reaching even the most remote communities.

  • AI for Farmers

    05

    What if farmers could get real-time weather alerts, crop insights, and market trends—all in their own language? AI empowers them with the right information at the right time, helping them make informed decisions, increase yields, and secure their livelihoods.

  • AI in Commerce

    06

    AI is revolutionizing how India does business. Smarter recommendations, efficient supply chains, fraud detection, and personalized shopping experiences ensure businesses—from street vendors to large enterprises—can thrive in the AI-driven economy.

  • Transforming India

    07

    From governance to grassroots, AI is shaping a new era of innovation. Whether it’s streamlining public services, enhancing digital payments, or enabling smart infrastructure, EKΛ is powering a stronger, self-reliant India—built for the future!

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