The Government of India is committed to the adoption of AI and has been actively harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, AI and blockchain with the support of specialized committees under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The National Program on Artificial Intelligence also underscores India’s commitment to transformative technologies, cementing its position as a vanguard in ethical AI innovation and implementation. Gen AI is expected to have a significant impact on various departments and functions of the government across multiple impact levers, ranging from data driven decision making, enhanced citizen engagement and access to services, to driving overall efficiencies across processes.
There is a wide range of areas in which innovation can be mobilized further to improve specific citizen services by improving operational efficiency, transparency and access to information, among others. It has become imperative for the government to embrace Gen AI to remain competitive, generate new economic growth, drive social progress, and improve the health of our environment.