{"id":270,"date":"2024-03-14T09:03:18","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T09:03:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vbs.ves.ac.in\/blogs\/?p=270"},"modified":"2025-12-12T16:56:13","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T16:56:13","slug":"artificial-intelligence-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vbs.ves.ac.in\/blogs\/artificial-intelligence-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Artificial Intelligence in India"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India has moved far beyond theory\u2014it is now transforming industries, shaping policy, and driving innovation across sectors. With its potential to boost efficiency and reshape the job market, AI presents both promise and challenges for the nation.<\/span><\/p>

India\u2019s AI Growth Story<\/span><\/p>

India\u2019s AI market is projected to reach $8 billion by 2025, growing at a CAGR of around 40% from 2020 to 2025. Prominent homegrown models like Sarvam 2B, India\u2019s foundational Indic language model, and state-backed initiatives such as BharatGen, underscore the country\u2019s ambition to build indigenous AI platforms tailored for diverse linguistic and socio-economic contexts.<\/span><\/p>

Institutions like the Indian Statistical Institute, IIT Bombay, and others are leading research in AI, while government programs such as NITI Aayog\u2019s National AI Strategy and the IndiaAI portal (started March 7, 2024) offer policy and platform support. The AI Safety Institute, launched in January 2025, further emphasizes ethical and culturally sensitive AI development.<\/span><\/p>

AI in Education and Skill Building<\/span><\/p>

Under NEP 2020, India began integrating AI into education to enhance student learning and bridge skill gaps. The government launched the SOAR initiative\u2014Skilling for AI Readiness\u2014to equip students from grades 6\u201312 with foundational AI literacy via structured modules totaling 15 hours each.<\/span><\/p>

AI-powered tools such as intelligent tutoring systems and adaptive learning platforms help personalize learning, reduce teacher burden, and promote inclusive education in rural and urban contexts alike. Recent studies on AI adoption highlight gains in learning effectiveness, administrative automation, and accessibility, though also caution against privacy, bias, and ethical concerns.<\/span><\/p>

Industry and Social Impact<\/span><\/p>

AI adoption across healthcare, agriculture, finance, and governance is accelerating. For instance, AI-driven drones have been deployed by the Indian Army to detect crop diseases, map flood zones, and deliver emergency relief in Assam\u2014demonstrating how technology can empower communities in remote areas.<\/span><\/p>

Meanwhile, <\/span>THE Labs<\/span>, a Pune-based nonprofit, is teaching AI basics to low-income middle schoolers\u2014empowering them to train language models and explore bias in AI-generated content. At the same time, specialized research centers and startups are harnessing AI for social good\u2014from inclusive education to sustainable cities.<\/span><\/p>

Challenges to Responsible AI Adoption<\/span><\/p>

Despite rapid growth, India faces hurdles in AI deployment:<\/span><\/p>