AI will be kinetic enabler of India’s Digital Economy: Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar

New Delhi, Apr 15 (KNN) Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday said that artificial intelligence will be the kinetic enabler of India’s digital economy and it will also make governance smarter and more data-led.

Addressing the Technology Round Table, organised by Business Standard in Bengaluru, the minister said Government is determined to develop artificial intelligence and AI powered solutions that will benefit India as well as transform lives of its people.

The theme of the event was “AI and Business: Navigating the Opportunities and Challenges.”

Highlighting the broad vision of India’s AI programme, Chandrasekhar said that the country’s goal is to become one of the leading Nations in the AI space.

“For this, the government is collaborating with academia, startups and industry players to develop cutting-edge applications and scalable problem solutions in various fields such as agriculture, health, and sustainable cities, thereby  catalysing an effective AI ecosystem,” he said.

Chandrasekhar pointed out that One of the objectives of IndiaAI programme is create a model of responsible and ethical AI – for India and world.

The Round Table brought together several luminaries from IT and AI sectors, who later took part in a panel discussion. (KNN Bureau)