AI a big opportunity, must ensure its benefits reach all, says Murmu

Addressing a programme organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, she observed that AI was emerging as a critical growth driver for India's economy and would contribute significantly towards the country's GDP, employment and productivity in the coming decades. It should be utilised for reducing societal, economic and technological barriers, said the President.

She pointed out that skills including data science, AI engineering and data analytics would play an influential role in developing the country's AI talent pool.

She stated that the government, in collaboration with industry partners and academia, was ensuring that India not just embraces technology, but also shapes a responsible future through it.

The President also exhorted the citizens to commit to working towards the goal of Viksit Bharat and transform India into a knowledge superpower and a tech-driven inclusive and prosperous nation through the New Education Policy. She highlighted that the government was promoting the use of artificial intelligence in schools and preparing children for technological leadership. Through AI labs and AI models, innovative thinking and future-ready skills are being inculcated in children, the President said.