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AI to Drive India's Digital Future, Says Govt Official at ASEAN Forum

A senior government official stated that Artificial Intelligence will be a defining force as India transitions into an era of intelligence. Amit Agrawal emphasized that innovation must be aligned with responsibility, transparency, and public trust. He highlighted India's digital achievements, including its rapid 5G rollout and Digital Public Infrastructure like UPI and Aadhaar. India also expressed readiness to collaborate with ASEAN nations on AI capacity building and standards development.

Key Points: AI as Defining Force in India's Digital Transformation

  • AI as defining force in digital era
  • Commitment to responsible & trusted AI
  • Showcased India's 5G & DPI success
  • ASEAN-India digital cooperation strengthened
  • Focus on inclusion, capacity building
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AI to be a defining force in India's digital transformation journey: Govt official

Govt official outlines India's AI Mission and digital growth at ASEAN meet, highlighting DPI, 5G rollout, and commitment to safe, trusted technology.

"India is approaching AI with a clear conviction and innovation must be aligned with responsibility, transparency and public trust - Amit Agrawal"

New Delhi, Jan 17

As India moves from connectivity to an era of intelligence, Artificial Intelligence will be a defining force, according to a senior government official.

India is approaching AI with a clear conviction and innovation must be aligned with responsibility, transparency and public trust, said Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications,.

Addressing the annual forum of telecom and digital ministers from the 11 ASEAN Member States, he reaffirmed India's strong commitment to ASEAN-India digital cooperation.

Agrawal said they have collectively worked to narrow digital divides, strengthen infrastructure and ensure that digital transformation serves as a force for inclusion, resilience, and economic growth.

The government official stressed upon India's rapid digital transformation, including 4G coverage, the world's fastest 5G rollout, expanded rural broadband connectivity through BharatNet and India's emergence as a major manufacturing hub.

He also highlighted Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) such as Aadhaar, UPI, and DigiLocker as platforms for inclusive growth and efficient service delivery.

The Sanchar Saathi initiative for telecom user protection and fraud prevention solutions were also shared with ASEAN partners.

The country also emphasised the role of AI, outlining the IndiaAI Mission, with a strong focus on safe and trusted technology.

India also expressed readiness to collaborate with ASEAN on AI capacity building, standards development, and practical use cases.

The meeting deliberated on key issues aimed at strengthening regional digital cooperation, with a focus on digital inclusion and integration.

It also acknowledged the adoption of the ASEAN-India Joint Statement on Advancing Digital Transformation at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit, aimed at strengthening cooperation on Digital Public Infrastructure, Financial Technology, Cybersecurity, AI, Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing, and Sustainable Financing and Investment.

The member countries also noted the progress made in implementing the cooperation activities in the ASEAN-India 2025 Digital Work Plan through capacity-building programmes..

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see collaboration with ASEAN. Digital transformation should benefit everyone, not just cities. Hope the BharatNet and AI plans reach my village soon for better education and healthcare access.
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Rohit P
The 5G rollout has been impressive, no doubt. But AI needs more than infrastructure. We need massive investment in skills and education at the college level. Hope the IndiaAI Mission has concrete plans for that.
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Sarah B
Working in tech here, the potential is huge. But "innovation with responsibility" is key. We've seen issues with bias in global AI. India's diverse population means we must get the ethics right from the start. A good, cautious approach.
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Vikram M
Sanchar Saathi is a great initiative against spam calls. If AI can further enhance such citizen-centric security and fraud prevention, it will be a huge win for public trust. More power to our digital journey!
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Karthik V
While the vision is good, execution is everything. We need to ensure the benefits of AI don't just accrue to a few large corporations. The focus on DPIs gives hope for a more equitable model. Let's see the action on the ground.

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