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India Launches AI Casebook for Gender Empowerment at Global Summit

The Indian government has launched a Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Developed in partnership with UN Women, it compiles 23 impactful AI solutions from across the Global South aimed at advancing gender equality. The solutions span critical sectors like healthcare, economic empowerment, digital safety, and education. The resource is designed to guide policymakers and practitioners in creating ethical and inclusive AI systems.

Key Points: India Launches AI Casebook for Gender Empowerment

  • 23 real-world AI solutions featured
  • Solutions from over 50 countries
  • Focus on healthcare, finance, safety, and education
  • Aims for ethical and inclusive AI
  • Serves as resource for policymakers
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Govt launches casebook on AI and gender empowerment

India launches a casebook featuring 23 AI solutions from the Global South to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.

"An independent evaluation committee... assessed submissions based on real-world deployment, measurable gender impact, and evidence-based outcomes. - IT Ministry Statement"

New Delhi, Feb 27

In a significant milestone in India's commitment to inclusive and ethical artificial intelligence advancement, the government has launched a Casebook on AI and Gender Empowerment, IT Ministry said on Friday.

Officially launched at the 'India AI Impact Summit 2026', the casebook has been developed by the government through the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY, in partnership with UN Women and supported by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD).

It brings together 23 real-world AI solutions from across the Global South that demonstrate measurable impact on gender equality and women's empowerment.

According to the ministry, the casebook features 23 AI solutions selected from 233 submissions across more than 50 countries through a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process.

"An independent evaluation committee comprising senior officials from MeitY, MoWCD, and UN Women assessed submissions based on real-world deployment, measurable gender impact, and evidence-based outcomes," said the statement.

The featured solutions span critical sectors including healthcare including menstrual health, economic empowerment and financial inclusion, digital safety and prevention of technology-facilitated gender-based violence, climate resilience and sustainable agriculture, access to justice and legal services, education and skills development, and Knowledge Resource for Policymakers and Practitioners.

The casebook received international recognition when United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres visited the UN Women stall at the JanAI Expo.

The Secretary-General engaged with young women from rural communities pursuing STEM careers under the WeSTEM project, implemented by UN Women in collaboration with the Governments of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Maharashtra, the European Union, Micron, Nokia, and the Head Held High Foundation.

According to the statement, the young women shared how they are using AI to build new skills, expand access to learning, and explore emerging employment opportunities, reflecting practical pathways toward becoming future technology leaders.

It further stated that the casebook serves as a comprehensive knowledge resource for policymakers, technology developers, researchers, and practitioners, highlighting practical options to ensure AI systems are ethical, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse realities of women and girls in India and across the Global South.

- IANS

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Aman W
Good step, but the real test is execution. We have many policies and casebooks. The key is funding and support for the women-led startups and NGOs who will actually deploy these solutions. The partnership with UN Women gives me hope for proper follow-through.
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Rohit P
Highlighting solutions from the Global South is brilliant. We often look West for tech inspiration, but our own challenges need homegrown, context-aware solutions. The focus on preventing tech-facilitated violence is crucial in today's digital age.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, it's encouraging to see ethical and inclusive AI being prioritized. The multi-stage evaluation involving MeitY and WCD adds credibility. Hoping this becomes a mandatory reference for all government tech tenders.
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Kavya N
The WeSTEM project mention is heartening! Getting girls from rural MP, Gujarat, and Maharashtra into STEM with AI skills can truly change family economies. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao should now include Beti Ko AI Sikhao. More power to these young women! 💪
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Vikram M
While the intent is noble, I have a respectful criticism. A casebook is a start, but what about the gender bias already baked into many AI algorithms used in India? We need auditing frameworks and correction mechanisms first. This feels like putting the cart before the horse.
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