Industrialist Gautam Adani on Sunday inaugurated the Sharadchandra Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Baramati, Pune, marking a significant step toward strengthening India’s AI ecosystem.
The centre, established under Vidya Pratishthan, is designed as a research and training hub to build advanced AI capabilities and create industry-ready talent. Senior leaders, including Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule, Ajit Pawar, and Sunetra Pawar, were present at the inauguration.
Addressing the gathering, Adani described Sharad Pawar as a mentor of over three decades and credited his leadership for transforming Baramati through education, cooperatives, and rural development. He said the region reflects what focused vision and sustained institution-building can achieve.
Emphasising the growing importance of artificial intelligence, Adani said India’s future growth will depend on its ability to develop indigenous AI models, data systems, and digital infrastructure, cautioning against excessive dependence on foreign technologies. He urged young Indians to take the lead in shaping the “age of intelligence.”
The new centre is expected to support advanced research, skill development, and practical AI applications, with a focus on linking innovation to real-world needs across sectors, including rural and emerging industries. The initiative positions Baramati as an emerging destination for technology-driven education and industry–academia collaboration.