By TIOL News Service

NEW DELHI, DEC 12, 2024: ASHWINI Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Railways and Information & Broadcasting, in his reply on the Parliament Question on AI governance and development in Lok Sabha today, elaborated on the Government of India's vision for Artificial Intelligence (AI) by democratizing the technology.

The Union Minister underscored the transformative impact of the India AI Mission , which is built on seven well-defined pillars, ensuring inclusivity and innovation in leveraging AI for national development.

While replying to the Parliament Question on the number of people who have got enrolled in Future Skills, the Union Minister mentioned that 8.6 lakh candidates have already enrolled in the Future Skills Platform, developed in collaboration with industry partners, to provide training aligned with the latest industry requirements.

Democratising Technology

Vaishnaw highlighted the Government's focus on decentralizing technological facilities especially by empowering Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. “AI Data Labs are being established in cities like Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Shimla, Aurangabad, Patna, Buxar, and Muzaffarpur.

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

Harnessing AI for Societal Impact

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.

“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,” Vaishnaw stated.