India’s Knowledge & AI Infrastructure for the Next Generation
A BDA initiative transforming Bhopal into Central India’s global hub for education, research, artificial intelligence, and innovation-led economic growth.
A BDA initiative transforming Bhopal into Central India’s global hub for education, research, artificial intelligence, and innovation-led economic growth.
Bhopal is a planned, modern capital city with strong governance, high-quality human capital, excellent connectivity, and a robust institutional ecosystem.
The Knowledge & AI City is conceived as a future‑ready urban ecosystem where education, research, artificial intelligence, and innovation converge to drive inclusive economic transformation, sustainable development, and high urban liveability.
Next‑generation education models aligned with emerging industry and AI‑driven skills.
Research‑driven innovation across artificial intelligence, data science, and deep tech.
Positioning Bhopal as a nationally and internationally competitive knowledge destination.
Balanced economic development with environmental responsibility and social inclusion.
Total planned development area.
Direct and indirect employment opportunities.
Residential population supported.
Annual ecosystem economic value.
The Knowledge & AI City will be developed over a structured 10-year roadmap, ensuring planned growth, governance oversight, and long-term sustainability.
Development of core infrastructure, land servicing, and establishment of anchor educational and institutional facilities.
Onboarding of technology companies, research labs, startup ecosystems, and incubation infrastructure.
International collaborations, advanced R&D clusters, and scaling of residential and social infrastructure.
Achievement of full ecosystem maturity with global visibility, stable employment generation, and economic self-sufficiency.
The Knowledge & AI City is anchored by nationally significant academic, research, healthcare, and governance institutions that form the backbone of its knowledge ecosystem.
The Bhopal Development Authority invites leading academic institutions, industry partners, research organizations, and innovators to participate in the Knowledge & AI City ecosystem.
Access the detailed Expression of Interest document outlining scope, eligibility, and participation guidelines.
Download EOI PDFA message from the leadership on the Knowledge & AI City initiative.