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India Aims to Be Global AI Service Provider, Says Minister Jitin Prasada

Union Minister Jitin Prasada emphasized that India must transition from being an AI consumer to a global AI service provider. He called for contributions from all stakeholders, including industry, startups, and researchers, to achieve this goal. The minister highlighted the government's agile approach and commitment to inclusive AI development, reflecting the concerns of the Global South. He also pointed to India's strong AI talent base as a key asset in bridging the digital divide.

Key Points: India's Push to Become AI Service Provider, Not Just Consumer

  • Move beyond policy to inclusive innovation
  • Collective stakeholder participation essential
  • Government describes approach as "agile"
  • Focus on scalable solutions and Global South concerns
  • High AI skill penetration in India
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"To truly make India an AI service provider, we need to contribute in whichever fashion we can": Jitin Prasada at AI Summit

Union Minister Jitin Prasada calls for collective effort to make India a global AI leader and service provider, emphasizing inclusive innovation.

"To truly make India an AI service provider for the world, we all have to chip in - Jitin Prasada"

New Delhi, February 16

Emphasising that India's artificial intelligence journey must move beyond policy frameworks to inclusive innovation, Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada said that every stakeholder, from industry and startups to researchers and youth, must contribute to making India a global AI leader.

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit, the minister underlined that the country's ambition is not just to be an AI consumer but an AI service provider to the world.

"It's not only about the government making policies, but about every stakeholder, from industry to startups, to our young innovators and researchers. Every person has a stake and skin in the game," Prasada said.

He noted that for India to emerge as a global AI hub, collective participation is essential. "To truly make India an AI service provider for the world, we all have to chip in and contribute in whichever fashion we can," he added.

Highlighting the government's approach, Prasada described it as "agile" and responsive to the fast-changing technology landscape.

"As part of the government, I can tell you this is a very agile government. It listens and fine-tunes its policies and programmes according to the needs of the situation and the speed and scale at which India is progressing," he said.

Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of democratising technology, the minister said the focus has now shifted from mere access to scalable, inclusive solutions.

"As the Prime Minister says, we want to democratise technology. But it is not only about access anymore. We have to go deeper and ensure scalable solutions in every aspect," he said.

Prasada further stressed that global AI discussions must reflect the concerns of developing nations.

"India under Prime Minister Modi is the voice of the Global South. We will ensure there are no 'haves' and 'have-nots' in the AI ecosystem. Starting from the bottom up, especially keeping Global South sensitivities in mind, AI discussions must take place in an inclusive manner," he added.

He also highlighted India's strong AI talent base, noting that the country has among the highest AI skill penetration levels globally.

According to the minister, platforms such as the AI Impact Summit provide opportunities for collaboration and exchange of best practices.

"When the world comes together at such events, the interaction and exchange of ideas truly showcase that India has arrived in the tech space. We are here to chart the course and bridge the digital divide," he said.

The summit focused on accelerating India's transition "from AI user to AI creator," positioning the country as a key player in shaping the future of responsible and inclusive artificial intelligence.

- ANI

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Priya S
"Every person has a stake and skin in the game" – I love this line. It's not just about big tech companies. As a researcher in a state university, I feel motivated. We need more funding and infrastructure support at the grassroots level to truly contribute.
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Vikram M
Good words, but actions matter more. The government talks about being 'agile', but the regulatory environment for startups is still cumbersome. Simplify the compliance process for AI startups so we can actually build and scale without getting bogged down in paperwork.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech here, India's AI skill penetration is impressive. But to be a true service provider, we need to move beyond services and into core product innovation and IP creation. That's the next frontier.
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Rohit P
Absolutely correct about representing the Global South. The AI narrative is too Western-centric. India can lead in developing affordable, scalable AI tools that work in diverse, resource-constrained environments. Jai Hind! ✊
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Kavya N
Hope this means more focus on AI in regional languages. For technology to be truly democratic, it must break the English barrier. My parents would benefit so much from AI assistants in Tamil. The potential is huge!

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