Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, spoke at length in the parliament today about India’s journey in AI and its vision for AI. The union minister underlined the impact of the India AI Mission initiative. He told the parliament that 8.6 lakh candidates have already enrolled in the Future Skills Platform. 

The program has been developed in close collaboration with industry partners, to provide training aligned with the latest industry requirements. It has been designed to suit the latest industry trends. 

Democratizing AI 

“AI Data Labs are being established in cities like Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Shimla, Aurangabad, Patna, Buxar, and Muzaffarpur,” said the minister as he highlighted the government’s AI vision for the action which has been built upon the basics of inclusivity and innovation. 

The minister highlighted the Government’s focus on decentralizing technological facilities, especially by empowering Tier 2 and 3 cities. He reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to fostering an ecosystem where startups, AI labs, 5G labs, and Semiconductor training facilities are made accessible by ensuring that technological development is not concentrated in a few areas but spread across the country. 

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Sector agnostic impact 

“AI’s most significant applications will be in sectors that directly influence the lives of people. Agriculture, education, healthcare, logistics, and the financial sector stand to benefit immensely from AI solutions tailored to the needs of the country,” the minister further added. 

The Union Minister also emphasized the potential of AI to positively impact various sectors, including agriculture, education, healthcare, logistics, and finance, and reaffirmed India’s commitment to global leadership in responsible AI development.

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