{"id":16079,"date":"2026-01-12T12:59:23","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T07:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=16079"},"modified":"2026-01-12T12:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T07:29:23","slug":"transforming-india-with-ai-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=16079","title":{"rendered":"Transforming India with AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"font-weight: 500; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Transforming India with AI<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"font-weight: 500; text-align: justify;\">\n<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Over \u20b910,300 crore investment &amp; 38,000 Graphics Processing Unit (GPUs) powering inclusive innovation<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Posted On: 30 DEC 2025 1:43PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u20b910,300+ crore\u00a0allocated over five years for IndiaAI Mission with 38,000 GPUs deployed.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>6 million\u00a0people are employed in the tech and AI ecosystem.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Indian Tech sector is projected to cross\u00a0$280 billion\u00a0in revenue this year.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI could add\u00a0$1.7 trillion\u00a0to India\u2019s economy by 2035.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India stands at the cusp of a new era powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), where technology is transforming lives and shaping the nation\u2019s progress. AI is no longer limited to research labs or big corporations. It is reaching citizens at every level. From improving healthcare access in remote areas to helping farmers make informed crop decisions, AI is making daily life simpler, smarter, and more connected. It is revolutionising classrooms through personalised learning, making cities cleaner and safer, and enhancing public services through faster, data-driven governance.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Initiatives such as the\u00a0IndiaAI Mission\u00a0and the\u00a0Centres of Excellence for AI\u00a0are at the heart of this transformation. They are expanding access to computing power, supporting research, and helping startups and institutions create solutions that directly benefit people. India\u2019s approach focuses on making AI open, affordable, and accessible, ensuring that innovation uplifts society as a whole.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>What is Artificial Intelligence?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of machines to perform tasks that normally require human intelligence. It enables systems to learn from experience, adapt to new situations, and solve complex problems independently. AI uses datasets, algorithms, and large language models to analyse information, recognise patterns, and generate responses. Over time, these systems improve their performance, allowing them to reason, make decisions, and communicate in ways similar to humans.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This inclusive vision is also reflected in\u00a0NITI Aayog\u2019s report,\u00a0<em>AI for Inclusive Societal Development<\/em>\u00a0(October 2025). The report shows how AI can empower India\u2019s 490 million informal workers by expanding access to healthcare, education, skilling, and financial inclusion. It highlights how AI-driven tools can boost productivity and resilience for millions who form the backbone of India\u2019s economy. The report also stresses that technology can bridge deep social and economic divides, ensuring that the benefits of AI reach every citizen.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI Ecosystem in India at Present<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s technology sector is expanding rapidly, with annual revenues projected to cross\u00a0USD\u00a0280 billion\u00a0this year.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Over\u00a06 million\u00a0people are employed in the tech and AI ecosystem.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The country hosts\u00a01,800+\u00a0Global Capability Centres, including more than\u00a0500\u00a0focused on AI.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India has around\u00a01.8 lakh startups, and nearly\u00a089%\u00a0of new startups launched last year used AI in their products or services.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>On the NASSCOM AI Adoption Index, India scores 2.45 out of 4, showing that\u00a087%\u00a0of enterprises are actively using AI solutions.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Leading sectors in AI adoption include industrial and automotive, consumer goods and retail, banking, financial services and insurance, and healthcare. Together they contribute around\u00a060 percent\u00a0of AI\u2019s total value.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>About 26% of Indian companies have achieved AI maturity at scale, according to a recent BCG survey.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>As India builds an inclusive AI ecosystem, its growing global recognition reflects this progress. Rankings such as the Stanford AI Index place India among the top four countries in AI skills, capabilities, and policies. The country is also the second-largest contributor to AI projects on GitHub, highlighting the strength of its developer community. With a strong STEM workforce, expanding research ecosystem, and growing digital infrastructure, India is positioning itself to harness AI for economic growth, societal progress, and the long-term vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India is the world&#8217;s third most AI-competitive nation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India has secured\u00a0the 3<sup>rd<\/sup>\u00a0position globally in Artificial Intelligence competitiveness, according to a report by Stanford University\u2019s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Tool. The ranking emphasises India\u2019s rapid growth in the global AI landscape.\u00a0The report measures AI growth and innovation from 2017 to 2024.\u00a0This recent achievement underscores India\u2019s rapidly growing AI talent, strong research capabilities, vibrant startup ecosystem, investment and economic impact, infrastructure, and policy and governance.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India AI Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Guided by the vision of\u00a0<em>\u201cMaking AI in India and Making AI Work for India\u201d<\/em>, the Cabinet approved the\u00a0India AI Mission\u00a0in March 2024, with a budget outlay of \u20b910,371.92 crore over five years. The mission marks a defining step towards making India a global leader in Artificial Intelligence.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Since its launch, the mission has made strong progress in expanding the country\u2019s computing infrastructure. From an initial target of 10,000 GPUs, India has now achieved 38,000 GPUs, providing affordable access to world-class AI resources.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>What is a GPU?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>A GPU or Graphics Processing Unit is a powerful computer chip that helps machines think faster, process images, run AI programs, and handle complex tasks more efficiently than a regular processor.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Implemented by\u00a0IndiaAI, an independent business division under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the mission is building a comprehensive ecosystem that drives innovation, supports startups, strengthens data access, and ensures the responsible use of AI for public good.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The seven pillars of the IndiaAI Mission are:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong> IndiaAI Compute Pillar<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This pillar provides high-end GPUs at affordable costs. As mentioned earlier, over 38,000 GPUs have been onboarded. These GPUs are available at a subsidized rate of just \u20b965 per hour.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"2\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong> IndiaAI Application Development Initiative<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This pillar develops AI applications for India-specific challenges. Sectors include healthcare, agriculture, climate change, governance, and assistive learning technologies. Thirty applications have been approved by July 2025. Sector-specific hackathons are organized with ministries and institutions. For example, the CyberGuard AI Hackathon helps develop AI solutions for cybersecurity.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"3\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong> AIKosh (Dataset Platform)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AIKosh develops large datasets for training AI models. It integrates data from government and non-government sources. The platform has over 5,500 datasets and 251 AI models across 20 sectors. These resources help developers focus on AI solutions instead of building basic modules. The platform has over 385,000 visits, 11,000 registered users, and 26,000 downloads by December 2025.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"4\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong> IndiaAI Foundation Models<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This pillar develops India\u2019s own Large Multimodal Models using Indian data and languages. It ensures sovereign capability and global competitiveness in generative AI. IndiaAI received over 500 proposals. In the first and second phase, twelve startups were selected: Sarvam AI, Soket AI, Gnani AI, Gan AI, Avaatar AI, IIT Bombay consortium \u2013 BharatGen, Zenteiq, Gen Loop, Intellihealth, Shodh AI, Fractal Analytics, Tech Mahindra Maker\u2019s Lab.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"5\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong> IndiaAI Future Skills<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This pillar builds AI-skilled professionals. Support is provided to 500 PhD fellows, 5,000 postgraduates, and 8,000 undergraduates. Over 200 students received fellowships by July 2025. 73 institutes\u00a0onboarding PhD students. Data and AI Labs are being set up in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Thirty-One labs have been launched with NIELIT and Industry Partners. States and UTs nominated 174 ITIs and polytechnics for labs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"6\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong> IndiaAI Startup Financing<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This pillar provides financial support to AI startups. The IndiaAI Startups Global program launched in March 2025. It helps 10 Indian startups expand into the European market in collaboration with Station F and HEC Paris.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol style=\"text-align: justify;\" start=\"7\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong> Safe and Trusted AI<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This pillar ensures responsible AI adoption with strong governance.\u00a013 projects\u00a0have been selected and initiated through Expressions of Interest. They focus on machine unlearning, bias mitigation, privacy-preserving ML, explainability, auditing, and governance testing. An additional expression of interest was published on 9 May 2025 for partner institutions to join the IndiaAI Safety Institute.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI at India Mobile Congress 2025<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence took centre stage at the 9th India Mobile Congress, inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 8th October 2025 at Yashobhoomi, New Delhi. Organised by the Department of Telecommunications and COAI, the event ran from 8th to 11th October under the theme \u201cInnovate to Transform.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>IMC 2025 features six major global summits, including the International AI Summit, which highlighted AI\u2019s transformative role in networks, services, and next-generation digital infrastructure. Over 1,600 new use-cases across AI, 5G, 6G, smart mobility, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and green technology showcased through 100+ sessions and 800+ speakers.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The event hosted over 1.5 lakh visitors from 150 countries, 7,000 global delegates, and 400 companies, bringing together innovators, startups, policymakers, and industry leaders to shape the future of AI and digital technology.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Other Key Government Initiatives and Policy Push<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Government of India is turning its Artificial Intelligence vision into action through a series of transformative initiatives. These efforts are focused on building a robust AI ecosystem, promoting innovation, and ensuring that technology serves every section of society. From creating world-class research hubs to developing homegrown AI models, the government\u2019s approach combines policy, infrastructure, and capacity-building in equal measure.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Centres of Excellence for AI<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>To encourage research-driven innovation, the government has set up three\u00a0Centres of Excellence (CoEs)\u00a0in key sectors such as Healthcare, Agriculture, and Sustainable Cities. A fourth CoE for Education was announced in Budget 2025. These centres are designed to serve as collaborative spaces where academia, industry, and government institutions come together to develop scalable AI solutions. Alongside, five\u00a0National Centres of Excellence for Skilling\u00a0have been established to prepare the youth with industry-relevant AI skills, building a future-ready workforce.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI Competency Framework<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>This framework provides structured training for government officials, helping them acquire essential AI skills and apply them in policymaking and governance. Designed in line with global benchmarks, it ensures that India\u2019s public sector remains informed, agile, and prepared for the AI-driven future.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Sarvam AI: Smarter Aadhaar Services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based company, is translating advanced AI research into practical governance solutions. In partnership with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), it is using generative AI to make Aadhaar services smarter and more secure. In April 2025, Sarvam AI received approval to build India\u2019s\u00a0Sovereign LLM Ecosystem, an open-source model designed to enhance public service delivery and promote digital trust.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Bhashini: Voice for Digital Inclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Bhashini\u00a0is an AI-powered platform that breaks language barriers by offering translation and speech tools in multiple Indian languages. It helps citizens access digital services easily, even if they are not comfortable reading or writing. In June 2025, the Digital India Bhashini Division and the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) signed an MoU to deploy multilingual AI solutions across public-facing railway platforms.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Since its launch in July 2022, Bhashini has crossed one million downloads, supports 20 Indian languages, and integrates more than 350 AI models. With 450+ active customers, it continues to promote digital inclusion and bridge linguistic divides.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>BharatGen AI: India\u2019s Multilingual AI Model<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Launched on 2 June 2025 at the BharatGen Summit,\u00a0BharatGen AI\u00a0is the first government-funded, homegrown multimodal large language model. It supports 22 Indian languages and integrates text, speech, and image understanding.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Built using domestic datasets, BharatGen captures India\u2019s cultural diversity and provides a common platform for startups and researchers to create AI solutions tailored to Indian needs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India AI Impact Summit 2026<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026. The summit will showcase India\u2019s AI capabilities and encourage innovation across sectors. On September 18, 2025, India unveiled the event logo and key flagship initiatives.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The key flagship initiatives are:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI Pitch Fest (UDAAN):\u00a0A platform for AI startups from around the world with a focus on women leaders and differently-abled changemakers.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Global innovation challenges for youth, women, and other participants:\u00a0An initiative to promote AI-driven solutions that address real world public challenges across sectors.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Research symposium:\u00a0A gathering to showcase latest AI research and bring together leading researchers from India, the Global South, and the wider international community to present their work, exchange methods, and evidence and encourage collaborations.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI Expo:\u00a0This Expo will focus on Responsible Intelligence and will feature 300+ exhibitors from India and 30+ countries.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The event that unveiled the Summit logo and key flagship initiatives also saw the launch of eight new foundational model initiatives to build indigenous AI models trained on India-specific data. Another major focus was the AI Data Labs, with thirty labs launched pan-India, forming a 570-lab network. The first 31 labs were set up in partnership with the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) and Industry Partners. These labs provide foundational AI and data training under the FutureSkills initiative of the IndiaAI Mission.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The IndiaAI Fellowship Program and Portal were also expanded during the event to support 13,500 scholars. This includes 8,000 undergraduates, 5,000 postgraduates, and 500 PhD researchers across all disciplines. Fellowships are now open to students from fields such as engineering, medicine, law, commerce, business, and liberal arts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI in Everyday Life and Work<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence is driving a new wave of innovation that touches every part of daily life, from healthcare and farming to education, governance, and climate prediction. It helps doctors diagnose diseases faster, assists farmers in making data-driven decisions, improves learning outcomes for students, and makes governance more efficient and transparent.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>At the heart of this transformation is the\u00a0Large Language Model (LLM), an advanced AI system that learns from vast amounts of data to understand and generate human-like text. LLMs are what make chatbots, translation tools, and virtual assistants possible. They make it easier for people to find information, use government services, and learn new skills in their own language.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s approach to AI goes beyond technology, focusing on inclusion and empowerment. Through national initiatives and global collaborations, AI is being used to solve real-world challenges, enhance public services, and make opportunities more accessible to every citizen. From improving rural healthcare and predicting weather patterns to translating court judgments into regional languages, AI is emerging as a powerful enabler of progress in building a digitally empowered and equitable India. Some key areas where AI is improving everyday life are:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Healthcare<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI is transforming healthcare delivery. It helps doctors detect diseases early, analyse medical scans, and recommend personalised treatments. Telemedicine platforms powered by AI connect patients in rural areas with specialists in top hospitals, saving time and cost while improving care quality. India\u2019s participation in HealthAI, a global body promoting safe and ethical AI in healthcare, and collaborations between ICMR and IndiaAI with countries like the United Kingdom and Singapore are ensuring responsible innovation and global best practices.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Agriculture<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>For farmers, AI is a trusted digital companion. It predicts weather, detects pest attacks, and suggests optimal times for irrigation and sowing. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare is using AI through initiatives like Kisan e-Mitra, a virtual assistant that helps farmers access government schemes such as PM Kisan Samman Nidhi.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>\u00a0The National Pest Surveillance System and Crop Health Monitoring combine satellite data, weather inputs, and soil analysis to provide real-time advice that improves yields and income security.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Education and Skilling<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI is being integrated into India\u2019s education system to make learning more inclusive, engaging, and future-ready. Under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) offers a 15-hour AI skill module from Class VI and an optional AI subject from Class IX to XII. The DIKSHA digital learning platform by NCERT uses AI tools such as keyword search in videos and read-aloud features to enhance accessibility, especially for visually impaired learners.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>In addition, the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY, in collaboration with its partners, has implemented\u00a0YUVAi: Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI,\u00a0a national programme aimed at enabling students from Classes 8 to 12 with AI and social skills in an inclusive manner. The programme provides a platform for students to learn and apply AI skills across eight thematic areas: Krishi, Aarogya, Shiksha, Paryavaran, Parivahan, Grameen Vikas, Smart Cities, and Vidhi aur Nyaay, empowering them to develop AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Governance and Justice Delivery<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Will AI Lead to Unemployment?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Artificial Intelligence is often seen as a threat to jobs, but in reality, it is creating new kinds of opportunities. According to NASSCOM\u2019s report \u201cAdvancing India\u2019s AI Skills\u201d (August 2024), India\u2019s AI talent base is expected to grow from about 6 to 6.5 lakh professionals to more than 12.5 lakh by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate of 15 percent.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI is driving demand in areas such as data science, data curation, AI engineering, and analytics. As of August 2025, around 8.65 lakh candidates have enrolled or trained in various emerging technology courses, including 3.20 lakh in AI and Big Data Analytics.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>To prepare the workforce for the future, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, MeitY, has launched FutureSkills PRIME, a national programme focused on reskilling and upskilling IT professionals in 10 new and emerging technologies, including AI. As of August 2025, more than 18.56 lakh candidates had signed up on the FutureSkills PRIME portal, and over 3.37 lakh had successfully completed their courses.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI is reshaping governance and public service delivery. As per the Supreme Court of India, under e-Courts Project Phase III, modern technologies are being integrated to make the justice system more efficient and accessible. Artificial Intelligence and its subsets such as Machine Learning, Optical Character Recognition, and Natural Language Processing are being used in translation, prediction, administrative efficiency, automated filing, intelligent scheduling, and communication through chatbots.AI Translation Committees in High Courts are overseeing the translation of Supreme Court and High Court judgments into vernacular languages. Digital legal platforms such as e-HCR and e-ILR now provide citizens online access to judgments in multiple regional languages, making justice delivery more transparent and inclusive.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Weather Forecasting and Climate Services<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI is strengthening India\u2019s ability to predict and respond to natural events. The India Meteorological Department uses AI-based models to forecast rainfall, fog, lightning, and fire. The Advanced Dvorak Technique helps estimate cyclone intensity, while MausamGPT, an upcoming AI chatbot, will offer real-time weather and climate advice to farmers and disaster management agencies.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>AI for Inclusive Societal Development<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>NITI Aayog\u2019s report, AI for Inclusive Societal Development (October 2025), sets a roadmap for using technology to empower India\u2019s informal workforce. It asks a key question: how can the world\u2019s most advanced technologies reach the most overlooked workers so they can overcome constraints and claim their place in India\u2019s growth story?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The report draws on real-life experiences of informal workers. It reflects the challenges and aspirations of a home healthcare aide in Rajkot, a carpenter in Delhi, a farmer, and many others. These stories show persistent barriers, but also the immense potential that thoughtfully deployed technology can unlock. For these millions, technology must not replace their skills, it must amplify them.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The roadmap discusses how Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, blockchain, robotics, and immersive learning can remove systemic barriers faced by India\u2019s 490 million informal workers. It envisions a future where, by 2035, voice-first AI interfaces overcome language and literacy barriers. Smart contracts will ensure timely and transparent payments. Micro-credentials and on-demand learning will allow workers to upskill at the pace of their ambition.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>At the heart of this vision is the\u00a0Digital ShramSetu Mission, a national initiative to deploy frontier technologies at scale for India\u2019s informal sector. The mission focuses on persona- or sector-led prioritisation, state-driven implementation, regulatory enablement, and strategic partnerships to ensure affordability and wide adoption. It will mobilise government, industry, and civil society, guided by a robust multi-level impact evaluation framework.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The report emphasises that achieving this inclusive digital leap will require more than optimism. It calls for concerted investments in R&amp;D, targeted skilling programmes, and a strong innovation ecosystem. India\u2019s past successes with digital public infrastructure such as Aadhaar, UPI, and Jan Dhan show that inclusive, at-scale platforms are possible.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Proposed Implementation Roadmap:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Phase 1 (2025\u20132026): Mission Orientation<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Drafting of the mission charter with clear goals, timelines and measurable outcomes. Stakeholders from government, industry, academia and civil society will be engaged to set priorities and define objectives.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Phase 2 (2026\u20132027): Institutional Setup and Governance Design<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Establishment of cross-sectoral governance structures, leadership roles and an implementation blueprint. This phase will also focus on legal, regulatory and digital infrastructure readiness, while promoting domestic innovation and public\u2013private partnerships.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Phase 3 (2027\u20132029): Pilots and Select Programme Launch<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Pilot projects will be rolled out in high-readiness sectors to test solutions in real-world conditions. Accessibility and last-mile adoption will be prioritised, supported by strong monitoring and evaluation frameworks.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Phase 4 (2029 onwards): Nationwide Rollout and Integration<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Proven solutions will be scaled across states and cities. Local adaptation will ensure regional relevance and worker mobility across sectors. The phase will aim to institutionalise the mission and sustain its benefits at scale.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>By 2035, the mission envisions India as a global leader in inclusive AI deployment. It seeks to ensure that technology not only drives growth but also strengthens livelihoods, opens access to opportunities, and supports the nation\u2019s journey towards an equitable and empowered digital economy.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>India\u2019s journey in Artificial Intelligence reflects a clear vision and decisive action. From expanding computing infrastructure to fostering homegrown models and supporting startups, the country is creating a robust AI ecosystem that benefits citizens and drives innovation. Initiatives in agriculture, healthcare, education, and governance demonstrate practical applications with real impact. Strategic initiatives like the IndiaAI Mission, Digital ShramSetu, and foundational model development are ensuring that innovation reaches every citizen while fostering research, skills, and entrepreneurship. These efforts lay a strong foundation for India to emerge as a global AI leader while advancing the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Transforming India with AI Over \u20b910,300 crore investment &amp; 38,000 Graphics Processing Unit (GPUs) powering inclusive innovation Posted On: 30 DEC 2025 1:43PM by PIB Delhi Key Takeaways \u20b910,300+ crore\u00a0allocated over five years for IndiaAI Mission with 38,000 GPUs deployed. 6 million\u00a0people are employed in the tech and AI ecosystem. 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