GITA is an acronym that means guidance, inspiration, transformation and action….reports Asian Lite News
A modern GITA guidance, one that uses artificial intelligence, can help in finding a solution to life problems.
The AI stall, set up as part of the exhibition under the first digital economy working group meeting of G20 nations in Lucknow, gives a glimpse into this.
GITA is an acronym that means guidance, inspiration, transformation and action.
“The software has included all verses from the Bhagavad Gita that are used when someone asks a question. The answers are given using AI to help find solutions to problems in life,” said Akash Goel of Tagbin, who had installed the AI technology.
After the user submits a question, the software responds to the query by bringing out the verse from the Bhagavad Gita.
“During his visit the chief minister spent some time at the virtual reality (VR) games platform,” said Goel.
A special section ‘Lucknow VR Tour’ allowed visitors to witness picturesque city locations in minutes with a virtual experience that makes the user get a real feel.
The VR tour is based upon the video shoot done during the past one week.
The AI avatar stall was much sought after by the students who appeared eager to know the avatar they resembled most or were closest to.
In another stall, Journey of Digital India and the developments of different software used by India were specially prepared for visitors to know what all came on their cell phones and laptops since 2014.
As part of India’s Presidency of the G20, the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is hosting the first Digital Economy Working Group (DEWG) meeting in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from February 13 to 15.
Digital Experience Centre
The first-of-its-kind Digital Experience Centre, hosted by National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is a major point of attraction for Lucknow citizens. The Digital Exhibition & Centre designed, conceptualized, and created by TAGBIN, a technology-innovation company, is showcasing India’s advancements in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The unique Digital Experience Centre has been inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
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The Digital Experience Centre has been set up at the Centrum Hotel in Lucknow, which is the same venue for the G20 DEWG (Digital Economy Working Group) meetings being held from February 13th to 15th. This AI exhibition showcases the footprints & incredible milestones achieved by the ‘Digital India’ mission through AR and VR experiences. As we walk inside the exhibition, various interactive zones and installations tell the story of how Artificial Intelligence has evolved in India.
The exhibit also talks about India’s Digital infrastructure and explains how the country took major revolutionary steps for the upliftment of Indians.
An AI face projected on a huge screen installed at the entrance welcomes the visitors. Visitors can enjoy the great experience offered here by interacting with the AI and asking their questions.
Another interactive installation is a long touchscreen wall, which tells the visitors about how various digital initiatives by the government in different sectors have transformed the lives of citizens. The multiple touch points in the wall act as great interactive points for the visitors.
One of the best zones is the 360-degree ‘Lucknow VR Tour’, through which the visitor can travel virtually through the prominent and prestigious monuments and through the best eateries in Lucknow. While experiencing this incredible feature through the VR headsets, visitors get transported to a particular location and get the feeling of being present there virtually.
Another major attraction in the exhibition is ‘Ask Gita’, another AI-based installation that allows visitors to ask queries about any of their concerns in their personal and professional lives. The visitors receive answers from the digital Gita in the form of ‘shlokas’ from the Bhagwat Gita.
Furthermore, interactions like ‘Chess with AI’ and ‘Art with AI’ also offer a very engaging feature for visitors. People of all age groups, especially kids enjoy these unforgettable experiences at this ‘Digital Exhibition & Experience Centre.
Overall, the use of AI and digitalization of the exhibition enhances real-life experiences while also connecting people to their rich culture.
Apart from the Digital Experience Centre, there is a Digital India Mobile van and VR experience Centre, which is showcasing the journey of ‘Digital India’ from its launch year 2015 till now.
Designed and created by TAGBIN, it is also enlightening citizens about the G20 DEWG Lucknow event through an immersive experience (AR & VR).
G20 guests savour millet delicacies
Guests at the ongoing G20 Summit meetings in Lucknow are being treated to a carefully curated spread of international cuisine, along with regional Indian delicacies, prepared by specialty chefs.
While a group of 75 chefs and staffers are preparing Pan-Asian, Mediterranean, Latin, Mexican, and Italian dishes for the guests, it is the Avadhi platter and millet-based delicacies that have tickled the palate of guests.
As the entire world is observing the ‘International year of millet’ in 2023, the chefs have come up with millet delicacies made from jawar, amaranth, bajra, barley, ragi, and sanwa rice.
“We have kept millet dishes in all buffets. The most popular among them are — subz-sikkim, pea pulao, quinoa veg biryani, mushroom kebab, stuff-mushroom, cuttle, croquette, asparagus puff, and desserts such as ramdana laddu, revari, gajak, ragi laddu, jawar kalakand, and kheer, among others. As most of these millets now come in the superfood category, guests are lapping it up due to its health benefits,” said Bhagwati Pant, general manager of the venue.
The team has also curated a bouquet of international cuisine. The range of regional Indian cuisines include delicacies from South, Punjab, West Bengal, and other parts of India.
The Avadhi platter has lamb stuff (dumba) biryani, nalli-nihari, kakori, mutton galawati, taftan, and warqi paratha.
While the delicacies have been kept authentic, the spices have been tweaked to suit the taste of the guests.
“Of course, the international cuisine is being savoured but the guests are also relishing Indian cuisines like Moradabadi dal, chola-kulcha, dosa, whole lamb musallam, and kebabs,” said a chef.
A stall set up by the agriculture department was meant for those wanting to relish healthy food with a slice of modern garnishing.
“We are promoting millets but not just in its course meal style. Our stalls explain how one could make dishes such as Ragi (Finger Millet) Cake, Bajra (Pearl Millet) Toast, Jwar (Sorghum) muffins and chocolate. These dishes not only taste good but actually benefit the human body,” said Naveen Srivastava, exhibition in charge in the department.
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