The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) stated that artificial intelligence (AI) offers India a revolutionary chance to increase productivity, advance governance and financial inclusion, and broaden access to vital industries like healthcare, education, and manufacturing.

This statement was made by S. Krishnan, the Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).

While speaking at the ‘Governance Summit 2026: Inclusive AI for Viksit Bharat‘, which was jointly organized by the Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business (ISB) and MeitY, he stated that there are still worries about how AI may affect cognitive employment, according to the ministry.

India is in a unique position to make use of this technology for inclusive development, he emphasized.

The ministry stated that the day-long event included four themed panel discussions on the following topics: the role of artificial intelligence in digital commerce, online safety for women and children, healthcare access and affordability, and job creation and digital entrepreneurship.

The operationalization of AI for last-mile public service delivery, from state governments to gram panchayats, was discussed at a parallel roundtable.

The government is dedicated to creating an AI ecosystem that benefits all citizens, including those who are on the outskirts of the digital economy, as emphasized by S. Krishnan.

On the other hand, Prof. Ashwini Chhatre, Associate Professor and Executive Director of the Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the ISB, has stressed the importance of converting AI goals into practical governance structures.

“AI should be seen as a long-term national mission that shapes the future of the next generation and identifies leapfrogging opportunities and the future of jobs as key dimensions of the emerging AI landscape,” he stated.

Through adequate safeguards, social security mechanisms, and affirmative action, Prof. Chhatre also emphasized the need for fair access to AI prospects.

The forum also brought together academics, industry executives, senior government officials, and civil society members to discuss how artificial intelligence may be used to promote inclusion, enhance governance, and advance India’s development agenda.

The event included participation from major corporations, IIT Madras, UNICEF India, and various ministries of the federal and state governments.