AIORI Project Office, STPI Kolkata, 22nd April 2025
The India Internet Foundation was honored to host Dr. Devesh Tyagi, CEO, National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI), during his visit to our office this week. His presence marked an important moment in the ongoing efforts to strengthen India’s Internet infrastructure through collaborative, open, and forward-looking research.
During the visit, the AIORI team presented a detailed overview of the Advanced Internet Operations Research in India (AIORI) project.
The team shared updates on the project’s progress, key milestones, and ongoing deliverables.
Shri Devesh Tyagi engaged with the team, offering valuable feedback and perspectives on scaling AIORI to serve broader national objectives. He reiterated NIXI’s commitment to supporting research-driven projects that enhance Internet quality, accessibility, and sovereignty in India.
The visit underscored the importance of strong collaboration between institutions like NIXI and community-led organizations such as India Internet Foundation. With AIORI as a shared platform, both organizations are working toward a future where India’s Internet is not only more resilient and transparent, but also locally empowered and globally connected.