India's AI revolution: Charting path for Viksit Bharat in healthcare, education

Opinion

- DR KIRIT P. SOLANKI AND SABARISH CHANDRASEKARAN

In the pursuit of a Viksit Bharat—an empowered, developed India by 2047—technology is both a cornerstone and a catalyst. Guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, India's government is not simply embracing Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is democratizing it, making advanced technology accessible to every citizen and sector. The IndiaAI mission stands testament to this ambition, with targeted interventions grounded in accountability, safety, fairness, and the unwavering protection of human rights and privacy.

BUILDING INDIA'S AI FOUNDATIONS India's bold initiative to develop indigenous Large and Small Language Models, uniquely trained on Indian datasets, is pivotal. These foundational models are designed to decode not just the words, but the rich contexts, dialects, and cultural nuances across healthcare, education, agriculture, climate, and governance. Leading homegrown AI startups—Sarvam AI, Soket AI, Gnani AI, and Gan AI—are on the frontline, promising models that will be open source, fueling India's vibrant startup ecosystem and ensuring innovations remain India-centric.