What's in India's first rulebook to govern AI?

The ministry of electronics and information technology introduced India's first comprehensive artificial intelligence governance guidelines last week. Mint decodes India's approach to AI governance and what it means for the industry.

- BY SAMIKSHA GOEL

What do the guidelines say?

The guidelines are structured around six pillars: infrastructure, capacity building, policy and regulation, risk mitigation, accountability, and institutions. Under infrastructure, they advocate expanding access to foundational resources. Capacity building emphasises developing skills, training, and awareness. Policy and regulation recommends reviewing laws and introducing targeted amendments where. necessary. To support oversight, standards, and safety research, the guidelines introduce an AI Safety Institute, a Technology & Policy Expert Committee, and an AI Governance Group.

What's the govt's action plan?