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Jayant Chaudhary Urges AI Teams in Every Firm, Calls It Youth's 'Best Time'

Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary has called for every Indian enterprise to establish dedicated AI teams while emphasizing upskilling for the workforce. He addressed youth directly, stating the present is the best time to prepare for an AI-driven future. The India AI Impact Summit, the first such global event in the Global South, saw the launch of new AI models and major partnerships. Key announcements included the MANAV Vision, a Tata-OpenAI infrastructure deal, and the BharatGen Param2 model for Indian languages.

Key Points: Minister Jayant Chaudhary: Every Indian Firm Needs AI Teams

  • Firms must create AI teams
  • Youth should skill up for AI future
  • Summit launched BharatGen AI model
  • Tata-OpenAI to build AI infrastructure
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Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary urges firms to set up AI teams, calls this 'best time' for youth to skill up

Union MoS Jayant Chaudhary urges enterprises to form AI teams and youth to skill up, as India hosts its first global AI summit with major announcements.

"Every enterprise in India should have AI teams... this is the best time to be young. - Jayant Chaudhary"

New Delhi, February 20

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Chaudhary on Friday said that every enterprise in India should establish AI teams while simultaneously focusing on upskilling and reskilling their workforce.

Speaking to reporters at the AI Impact Summit, he urged young people, especially students in schools and colleges, to see the present moment as an opportunity. He said that this is the best time for the youth of the country to prepare themselves for the future driven by artificial intelligence.

"Every enterprise in India should have AI teams, but they should also be looking at upskilling and reskilling their workforce. And for the fresh entrance, I will tell the young people, boys and girls of India, who are in school and colleges, this is the best time to be young," said Jayant Chaudhary.

The India AI Impact Summit, the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South, reflects on the transformative potential of AI, aligning with the national vision of "Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya" (welfare for all, happiness for all) and the global principle of AI for Humanity. This summit is part of an evolving international process aimed at strengthening global cooperation on the governance, safety, and societal impact of AI.

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is guided by three Sutras or foundational pillars - People, Planet, and Progress. These sutras articulate the core principles for global cooperation on artificial intelligence. They aim to promote human-centric AI that safeguards rights and ensures equitable benefits across societies, environmentally sustainable advancement of AI, and inclusive economic and technological advancement.

PM Narendra Modi unveiled the MANAV Vision (Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive, Valid and Legitimate).

Tata Group & OpenAI announced a partnership to build 100 MW of AI infrastructure in India, scalable to 1 GW.

The summit saw the launch of BharatGen Param2 (a 17-billion parameter model for 22 languages) and new large language models from Sarvam AI.

The India AI Impact Expo was extended by one day, concluding on February 21, due to strong public interest.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Absolutely the right time! The Tata-OpenAI partnership and BharatGen model for Indian languages are game changers. 🇮🇳 Finally, we are not just consumers but creators in the AI space. Youngsters should grab this wave with both hands.
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Aman W
Good sentiment, but execution is key. My small manufacturing unit in Surat would love an AI team, but where is the guidance and financial support for MSMEs? Upskilling is expensive. Hope the summit leads to practical, on-ground policies for small businesses.
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Sarah B
The focus on "AI for Humanity" and the three Sutras (People, Planet, Progress) is crucial. It's refreshing to see a global summit emphasize ethics and sustainability from the start, not as an afterthought. Hope other nations follow this model.
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Karthik V
BharatGen Param2 for 22 languages is the real news! This will bridge the digital divide and bring AI benefits to millions in their native tongue. Jai Hind! 🙏 The future is indeed here, and it speaks Bharatiya bhasha.
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Michael C
As someone working in tech, the scale of ambition (100 MW to 1 GW AI infrastructure) is impressive. However, with this rapid push, we must equally invest in cybersecurity frameworks and data privacy laws. The progress needs to be secure.

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