If India truly aspires to be a developed nation by 2047, Artificial Intelligence will help the country reach that destination and bring prosperity to every citizen of this country, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Textiles, Piyush Goyal, has said.
Addressing the 3rd edition of Global Artificial Intelligence Summit & Awards in New Delhi, Goyal said artificial intelligence will truly be a catalyst in India’s development journey.
‘The Make in India’ program when juxtaposed with AI technology, will enable India to become the factory of the world providing both equipment and technology to the world, said the Minister.
Mr Goyal noted that the huge talent pool available in the country will definitely help in exploring newer ways to take AI in every sector of economic activity. He appreciated the Department of Science and Technology for their wonderful work in supporting the efforts of the scientific community of the country over the years.
Government is using AI to redefine the way it works, said Mr Goyal.
The Minister noted that the Artificial intelligence revolution is here to stay and added that with the meaningful contribution by Industry, startups, incubators and academia, India is going to emerge as the hub of the artificial intelligence revolution across the world.
He urged the young minds to inculcate the spirit of inquiry and start thinking of different ways the AI technologies can be harnessed to bring prosperity in our day to day life. He asked them to explore how AI can play a crucial role in empowering the lives of farmers, fishermen and the MSME sector.
The third AI Summit has been organised by All India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA) and is focusing on the areas of defence, healthcare, agriculture, smart cities, mobility and education in partnership with the government. The aim is to develop a roadmap on how to use AI ecosystem and startups for the benefit of society.