Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policies in India – Status 2020

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The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policies in India – A Status Paper published by the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), Department of Telecommunications, provides a comprehensive overview of India’s AI policy landscape.

It maps global and national AI strategies, evaluates ethical and regulatory challenges, and highlights India’s multi-agency initiatives led by NITI Aayog, MeitY, and the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The paper explores AI applications across key sectors—healthcare, agriculture, education, finance, mobility, and smart cities—while emphasizing the importance of AI standardization through BIS and DoT frameworks.

It identifies pressing policy concerns including data privacy, accountability, fairness, cybersecurity, and employment disruption, recommending a collaborative national approach for sustainable and inclusive AI growth.

By reviewing international best practices, the paper positions India to harness AI’s socio-economic potential and align technological progress with ethical responsibility.