Growth in AI-Ready Talent in India
India has witnessed a 33% growth in hiring for AI-ready talent, as highlighted by Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. This announcement was made during the Rajasthan Region AI Impact Summit, which Vaishnaw addressed virtually.
AI Architecture Development
The government is actively working with the industry to ensure advancement across all five layers of the AI architecture, which includes:
- Application Layer
- Large and Small Language Model Layer
- Semiconductor Chips and Data Centre Layers
- Energy Supply Layer
AI Skill Development Program
To promote AI development and application for citizen benefits, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched a program to train 1,000,000 young people in AI skills over the next year.
India’s AI Mission
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada stated that India’s AI Mission is dedicated to introducing substantial changes in:
- Healthcare
- Agriculture
- Education
Rajasthan’s AI/ML Policy 2026
The Rajasthan government has unveiled its Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Policy 2026. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasized the expansion of AI use in the educational sector, asserting that AI is a key tool for human progress.
Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Summit
This summit is a precursor to the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, scheduled for February 19 and 20. It aims to highlight the progress in indigenous large language models under the IndiaAI Mission.
Upcoming AI Impact Summit in New Delhi
The summit will feature prominent technology and AI leaders, including:
- Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
- Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai
- DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis
- Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates
IndiaAI Mission CEO Abhishek Singh highlighted these anticipated engagements to showcase advancements in AI.
