NATIONAL STRATEGY ON ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence

Start date :2018

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Recognising AI’s potential to transform economies and the need for India to strategise its approach, Hon’ble Finance Minister, in his budget speech for 2018 – 2019, mandated NITI Aayog to establish the National Program on AI, with a view to guiding the research and development in new and emerging technologies.

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In pursuance of the AI policy, NITI Aayog has adopted a three-pronged approach – undertaking exploratory proof-of-concept AI projects in various areas, crafting a national strategy for building a vibrant AI ecosystem in India and collaborating with various experts and stakeholders. Since the start of the year 2018, NITI Aayog has partnered with several leading AI technology players to implement AI projects in critical areas such as agriculture and health.

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The Strategy is termed "AI For All" as it is focused on leveraging AI for inclusive growth in line with the Government policy of "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas".

The role of the Government has been clearly delineated to develop the research ecosystem, promote adoption and address AI skills in the population. The strategy also flags issues such as ethics, bias and privacy issues relating to AI, and envisions the government promoting research in technology to address these concerns. The strategy focuses on the sectoral areas of agriculture, health and education, where public investment would be necessary.

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Type : National strategies, agendas and plans
Name in English : National Strategy On Artificial Intelligence
Country : India
Strategy mainly prioritises : Public research capabilities | Education and skills | Technology transfers and commercialisation | Societal challenges (e.g. social inclusiveness); environmental challenges (e.g. sustainability) | Connectivity and digitalisation
Societal challenge(s) emphasised : Health | Inclusiveness (e.g. inequality, job insecurity) | Food security
Implementation mechanism : Linked to new law or regulation | Periodic monitoring and/or evaluation of progress

Last updated : Nov 23, 2023