In a major boost to its research profile, the National Institute of Technology Srinagar has secured national recognition after its M-Tech scholar, Womika Khan, was awarded the prestigious IndiaAI Fellowship for 2025–26.
Womika, a Computer Science and Engineering student, earned the fellowship for her research on “Trustworthy AI: Investigating and Mitigating Bias in Large Language Models,” conducted under the supervision of Dr. Tawseef Ayoub Shaikh.
The work focuses on addressing bias in artificial intelligence systems, an area gaining urgency as AI tools are increasingly deployed in real-world decision-making.
Dr Tawseef described the selection as a competitive national-level achievement, underlining the growing footprint of NIT Srinagar in advanced technology research.
In his message, Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Binod Kumar Kanaujia, termed the achievement a milestone for the institution.
“We are focused on strengthening a robust research and innovation ecosystem. Such accomplishments reinforce our position in emerging domains like artificial intelligence and motivate other students to pursue high-impact research,” he added.
Institute Registrar, Prof. Atikur Rehman, said that the fellowship reflects the institute’s academic depth.
“This recognition is a testament to the quality of research being carried out at NIT Srinagar. It highlights the commitment of our scholars and faculty to address complex, real-world challenges through innovation,” he said.
Head of the CSE Department, Dr. Shaima Qureshi, also lauded the achievement, calling it a significant step toward building responsible AI systems.
“Research in trustworthy AI, particularly in mitigating bias in large language models, is essential to ensure fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI-driven technologies. This accomplishment reflects the department’s focus on meaningful and socially relevant innovation,” she said.
The IndiaAI Fellowship aims to nurture talent in artificial intelligence and strengthen India’s capabilities in next-generation technologies.
