AI Is Changing Lives of Ordinary People, Says Vaishnaw at Launch of ‘World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence’

October 8, 2026 7:46 PM

AI Is Changing Lives of Ordinary People, Says Vaishnaw at Launch of ‘World Development Report 2026: The Promise of Artificial Intelligence’

Artificial Intelligence is changing the lives of ordinary people by improving outcomes in areas such as agriculture and healthcare, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Railways, and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Thursday, citing examples of higher farm yields and improved TB detection through AI-enabled solutions. “AI is changing the lives of ordinary people. In Baramati, sugarcane yields rose by 40 per cent with 30 per cent less water and fertil...

Transforming India with AI: Rs 10,300 crore mission, 38,000 GPUs & a vision for inclusive growth

October 13, 2025 11:06 PM

Transforming India with AI: Rs 10,300 crore mission, 38,000 GPUs & a vision for inclusive growth

India is entering a transformative decade powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), as the government rolls out a series of ambitious initiatives designed to make the technology open, affordable, and accessible for every citizen. With an investment of over ₹10,300 crore in the IndiaAI Mission and a massive deployment of 38,000 GPUs, the country is building one of the largest and most inclusive AI ecosystems in the world. The goal is clear: to ensure AI doesn’t just drive growth—it transfor...