Centre of Excellence

AI & Decentralized Technologies

Building the Earth Stack—a revolutionary digital public infrastructure integrating artificial intelligence and decentralized systems to quantify and preserve our natural capital.

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Centre Overview

Building the Earth Stack

The Centre of Excellence for AI & Decentralized Technologies is pioneering the Earth Stack—a revolutionary digital public infrastructure that combines artificial intelligence with blockchain and decentralized systems to quantify, track, and preserve our planet's natural capital.

Inspired by India Stack's success in digital transformation, the Earth Stack aims to create a transparent, secure, and scalable framework for environmental monitoring, carbon tracking, and sustainability initiatives. Our research integrates cutting-edge AI, blockchain technology, and distributed systems to address critical challenges in climate change, biodiversity conservation, and resource management.

Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we are developing solutions that enable governments, organizations, and communities to make data-driven decisions for a sustainable future. Our work spans AI-powered environmental monitoring, decentralized carbon markets, natural capital valuation, and digital public infrastructure for global environmental impact.

Research Projects

Pioneering Innovation in AI and Decentralization

Earth Stack Development

Building a decentralized digital public infrastructure for environmental data, carbon tracking, and natural capital preservation inspired by India Stack.

AI for Climate Modeling

Leveraging machine learning and large language models for climate prediction, environmental monitoring, and sustainability analytics.

Decentralized Carbon Markets

Creating transparent blockchain-based systems for carbon credit trading, verification, and tracking.

Natural Capital Tokenization

Developing smart contracts and digital tokens to quantify and capitalize on the intrinsic value of natural resources.

Our Team

Meet Our Researchers

Dr. AI & Blockchain Expert

Director, AI & Decentralized Technologies COE

Leading expert in artificial intelligence, blockchain technologies, and digital public infrastructure with over 15 years of experience in building scalable systems for environmental impact.

Dr. Environmental Data Scientist

Senior Research Scientist

Specializes in AI-powered environmental monitoring, climate modeling, and natural capital valuation systems.

Join the Earth Stack Revolution

Be part of groundbreaking research that combines AI and decentralized technologies to preserve our planet's natural capital. Whether you're a student, researcher, or industry professional, join us in building the digital infrastructure for a sustainable future.

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Postgraduate Programmes

MS (by Research) in Digital Transformation

Duration: 2 years | Stipend: ₹18,000 per month | Fees: Annual fee of ₹35,000

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PhD in Digital Transformation

Duration: 3-5 years | Stipend: Monthly stipend of ₹38,000 | Fees: Annual fee of ₹50,000

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Knowledge Delivery Curriculum

Comprehensive training programs designed for different audiences—from executives to students.

AI for CXOs

AI for Tech Leaders

AI & ML for Students

Core Technologies

Focus Areas of the Programme

AI for Environmental Monitoring

Advanced AI systems for real-time environmental data analysis and prediction

Decentralized Technologies

Blockchain and distributed ledger systems for transparent natural capital tracking

Digital Public Infrastructure

Scalable infrastructure inspired by India Stack for global environmental impact

Blockchain & Smart Contracts

Secure, transparent systems for digital tokens, assets, and certificates

Sustainability & Climate Change

Solutions addressing climate challenges through technology integration

Natural Capital Valuation

Quantifying and capitalizing on the intrinsic value of natural resources

Large Language Models

Natural language processing for environmental data interpretation and insights

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field for MS program

Master's degree in relevant field for PhD program

Strong foundation in programming, mathematics, and data structures

Research aptitude and passion for AI and decentralized technologies

Proficiency in English (written and spoken)

Events & Workshops

August 15, 2026

Earth Stack Summit 2026

Annual summit bringing together researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the future of digital public infrastructure for environmental sustainability.

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September 20, 2026