India is seeing a major pick-up in the adoption of AI, fueled by strategic collaborations and government programs. Microsoft has partnered with Indian business leaders such as RailTel, Apollo Hospitals, Mahindra Group, and upGrad to bring AI to core sectors.
Key Initiatives:
RailTel and Microsoft: Driving digital and AI transformation for railways.
Apollo Hospitals: Creating AI "copilots" for healthcare.
Mahindra Group: Creating an AI vertical for auto and farm services.
upGrad: Targeting certification of 1 million learners in AI skills by 2025.
Government Initiatives:
IndiaAI Mission: Creating partnerships to accelerate AI innovation and skilling initiatives.
AI-Driven Growth: Projected to augment GDP and improve healthcare, agriculture, and education.
These efforts underscore India's emphasis on harnessing AI for economic development and societal advancement.
Source: Times of India, Microsoft News, DD News, Current Affair by Adda247