NEW DELHI — As emerging technologies begin to transform industries across the
spectrum, the country is committed to taking the lead in artificial
intelligence (AI), with a focus on innovation and creating opportunities for
the youth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday.
After meeting former Infosys CEO , PM Modi
said it was an insightful interaction.
"It was an insightful interaction indeed. India is
committed to taking the lead in AI, with a focus on innovation and creating
opportunities for the youth," said the Prime Minister.
Earlier in the day, Sikka posted on social media platform
X that he was "privileged" to be able to meet PM Modi and was
"inspired and humbled" by his "extraordinary grasp of technology
and its impact".
"It was a privilege to meet Prime Minister Narendra
Modi for a detailed and wide-ranging discussion on AI, its impact on India, and
several imperatives for the time ahead," said Sikka, founder of
human-centred AI platform and products company Vianai Systems.
"I left the meeting both inspired and humbled by his
extraordinary grasp of technology's impact on all of us, and how its use with
democratic values can uplift everyone," he added.
The country launched the IndiaAI mission last year to
enhance AI-related developments in the country. The Union Cabinet, chaired by
PM Modi, approved an allocation of over INR 10,300 crore for the IndiaAI
Mission, marking a significant step towards bolstering the AI ecosystem in the
country.
According to the government, nearly 8.6 lakh candidates
have enrolled in IndiaAI ‘Future Skills’ initiative, developed in collaboration
with industry partners, to provide training aligned with the latest
requirements.
The ‘India Future Skills’ pillar aims to enhance India’s
AI workforce readiness by mitigating barriers to entry in AI programmes and
advancing the AI talent pipeline.
Moreover, AI Data Labs are being established in cities
like Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Shimla, Aurangabad, Patna, Buxar, and Muzaffarpur.
Agriculture, education, healthcare, logistics, and the
financial sector stand to benefit immensely from AI solutions tailored to the
needs of the country, according to the government.
