Artificial intelligence literacy and Skilling are not separate paths

India is at a pivotal moment in its technological journey. Since 2022, generative Al has progressed rapidly, accelerating innovation and unlocking new potential to tackle complex challenges.

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This wave of technological advancement aligns closely with India’s development priorities, opening up opportunities for transformative impact across key sectors. Early use cases are already emerging, from personalised learning solutions in education, to predictive analytics for improved crop management in agriculture, and enhanced diagnostics and access in health care.

As Al solutions become integral to daily digital interactions, the question is no longer just about access to Al tools; it is about the capacity of citizens to engage with them effectively and as responsible users. To truly harness this opportunity, investing in Al literacy is a national imperative, paving the way to empower every citizen to navigate an Al-driven world and actively shape the future.

India’s Al compute capacity has seen a dramatic leap through deliberate investment, now standing at 34,333 GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) following the empanelment of multiple providers. This scale positions the country to support world-class Al research and innovation, develop sovereign models and support impactful Al solutions that address real-world challenges. To foster indigenous Al model development, institutions have been selected to build and deploy foundational Al models. Data quality and availability are also being enhanced through initiatives