Accelerating the AI Revolution in India

Recently I got interviewed by Industry outlook on my views for AI in India, where I got very nice set of questions. Putting it here for all of your consumptions.

Given your expertise in AI, how do you see the current trajectory of AI in India, and what are your views on the government initiatives addressing challenges and developments?

India is progressing well in AI, supported by the growing pool of AI talent. This growth is driven by the introduction of numerous AI-related certification programs, including Ph.D. diplomas and bachelor’s degrees offered by many IITs. These educational opportunities are increasing the number of AI specialists and fueling innovation in the field.

In my view, AI knowledge should be integrated at a school level, like in classes 6 or 7, and the framework for that is being worked out now. I was an Industry Advisor for the National Program on AI skilling Framework, and I worked in this direction and was Instrumental in developing Gen-AI standards, including National Occupational Standards (NOSs), micro-credentials, qualifications, and a curriculum tailored for AI for all, many, and few, spanning from students, professionals, and homemakers. Also, I am contributing to the AICTE initiative, developing specialized post-10th diploma courses to enhance youth employability in the country. This initiative will boost the talent pool, and jobs even further, and more solutions can be seen in the future, which will be brought forward by AI. 

The government is actively promoting and investing in AI, including AI missions, and establishing AI Centers of Excellence. The Prime Minister frequently discusses AI’s challenges and opportunities, as evidenced in the G20 and GPAI summits and recently in discussions with Bill Gates. In GPAI, he proposed using AI to enhance agriculture, improve multilingual communication, integrate AI into governance, revive ancient languages like Sanskrit, and address deepfakes. This clearly recognized AI’s potential and challenges at the leadership level.

Also, the Digital India Campaign aims to position India as a global Hub by emphasizing social and inclusive growth. The government has a strong sense of confidence that AI can support the country. This is evident from the initiatives we are seeing for AI in India.

I had answered more questions as listed below. You can check the entire interview at the IndustryOutlook

As we discussed Indian government initiatives in Generative AI, we learned that they allocated 10,000 crores for INDIAai, which can potentially transform India’s AI ecosystem. What are your thoughts on this?

Considering the projected CAGR of the global AI TAM through 2027, how should companies strategize their investments in AI to capitalize on this growth?

In what ways can companies leverage the Six-dimensional AI Acceleration Framework to enhance their AI capabilities and align with client expectations?