Modi Made Sure to Harness Transformational Force of Technology for India's Development

Borrowing from Across the Atlantic, Modi Aims to 'Make India Great Again' (MIGA)

- ASHISH SOOD

NEW DELHI: With the changing landscape of world diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has established himself as a strategic architect, skillfully integrating technological partnerships into the fabric of India's foreign policy. During his recent visits to the US, he made sure to harness the transformational force of technology for India's developmental imperatives and global standing.

This approach is based on a strong belief that technical innovation is not only a byproduct of development but rather its driving force. This conviction is not a recent phenomenon. Even as Gujarat's Chief Minister, Modi exhibited an appetite for creative ideas, most notably the use of satellite technology for water conservation. This early embrace of technology foreshadowed a broader vision for India's technological ascendancy. Modi expressed his vision for using AI to move the country ahead during the India-France summit in Paris, which he co-chaired with President Emmanuel Macron, referring to AI as the 'code for mankind'.

This was more than just rhetoric; it demonstrated a commitment to responsible AI governance and equal access, particularly for the Global South. As Modi has noted, to democratize AI, we must increase computing power, expand local talent, use more diverse data, and increase available financial resources.