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Key Points

India is making bold moves to become a global leader in AI standardisation and ethical technology development. Government officials like Manish Sinha are actively promoting collaborative frameworks that ensure secure and inclusive AI systems. The recent BIMSTEC workshop highlighted the importance of multilateral partnerships in shaping future-ready technological standards. By focusing on economic inclusivity and global interoperability, India is positioning itself at the forefront of responsible AI innovation.

Key Points: India's AI Vision Manish Sinha Leads Global Standards Push

  • India strategically positioning itself as global AI standards leader
  • Collaborative workshop unites BIMSTEC countries in tech innovation
  • Telecommunications standards crucial for secure, interoperable AI systems
  • Ethical AI development prioritized through multilateral partnerships
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India aims to lead in AI standardisation, manufacturing: Govt official

India aims to spearhead AI standardisation and manufacturing, highlighting ethical tech development across BIMSTEC nations

"Regional collaboration on AI standards is not optional — it is essential - Indra Mani Pandey, BIMSTEC Secretary General"

New Delhi, May 5

India aims to lead in both AI standardisation and manufacturing, a top government official said on Monday, underscoring the Telecommunication Engineering Centre's (TEC) pivotal role in promoting ethical AI development through fairness assessments and rating mechanisms.

Highlighting India's dual focus on advancing AI standardisation while also strengthening its manufacturing sector, Manish Sinha, Member (Finance), DCC, DoT, acknowledged the valuable contributions of Telecommunications Standards Development Society India (TSDSI) in creating technical standards that ensure AI systems are secure, interoperable, and globally aligned.

He was speaking at a four-day workshop in New Delhi, organised jointly by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area Office and Innovation Centre and the NCA-F, Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

The event brought together participants from BIMSTEC countries — Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and India — and Maldives, alongside international experts, regulators, industry associations, startups, and academia to collaborate on building trustworthy and globally harmonised AI standards for telecommunications and ICT.

Sinha emphasised the critical importance of consensus within the ITU framework for developing AI standards that are both inclusive and globally harmonised, ensuring that these technologies benefit all nations.

He also spoke about India's commitment to economic inclusivity, particularly through initiatives like ‘Digital Bharat Nidhi’.

He urged all participants to engage actively in shaping practical AI standards, build strong cross-border partnerships, and envision future-ready, ethical AI applications that can accelerate sustainable development.

Indra Mani Pandey, Secretary General of BIMSTEC, through a recorded message, reinforced the importance of multilateral collaboration.

“Regional collaboration on AI standards is not optional — it is essential for ensuring that emerging technologies serve our collective development goals,” he said. “By investing in standards today, we secure a future where AI can drive growth across all our member nations in a responsible and interoperable way.”

Atsuko Okuda, Regional Director for Asia Pacific, ITU, emphasised that AI has moved from research to everyday life, with a projected $15 trillion contribution to the global economy by 2030.

- IANS

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Rajesh K.
Great initiative! India has the talent pool to lead in AI but we need more focus on implementation. Hope this isn't another 'chai pe charcha' session. The BIMSTEC collaboration is smart - our neighbors can benefit from Indian tech leadership while we strengthen regional ties. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
As a techie, I'm excited but cautious. Standardization is good, but will Indian startups get equal access? Sometimes big corporations dominate these processes. Also, ethical AI must include gender diversity - most AI teams are male-dominated which creates bias in algorithms.
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Amit S.
Good move including BIMSTEC nations. We should be the 'Big Brother' in tech for our region, not China. But government must ensure AI manufacturing doesn't become another 'Make in India' with only assembly plants. Need semiconductor fabs and real R&D investment!
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Sunita R.
Hope they consider rural India in these standards. Most AI development benefits cities only. Farmers need AI for weather prediction, soil testing - not just urban apps. Digital Bharat Nidhi should prioritize bridging this divide. 🌾
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Vikram J.
While the intent is good, India still lacks basic digital infrastructure in many areas. Before aiming for AI leadership, we need reliable internet in villages and better cybersecurity laws. Also, how will these standards prevent job losses from automation?
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Neha P.
Exciting to see India taking initiative! But we must ensure our AI standards reflect Indian values - multilingual support, cultural context awareness etc. Western AI often fails to understand our diversity. This regional collaboration could create more relevant solutions for South Asia. 🤖

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