IndiaAI, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Assam, and IIT Guwahati, will convene the Human Capital Working Group Meeting on January 5-6, 2026, in IIT Guwahati campus. The Working Group is chaired by Prof. T. G. Sitharam, Chair of the Human Capital Working Group and… Read more »
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Rajasthan to Host Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 on January 6, 2026
As part of India’s build-up to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Rajasthan Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 will be held on January 6, 2026, in Jaipur. The Conference will serve as a key regional platform to explore how Artificial Intelligence can drive governance reform, economic growth, innovation, and inclusive development.
Government approves 22 proposals under the 3rd tranche of Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
In continuation to the approvals of 24 applications for INR 12,704 crore announced earlier, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has further approved 22 proposals under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) with projected investment of INR 41,863 crore, projected production of INR 2,58,152 crore. These approvals are expected to generate 33,791 direct employment opportunities.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 to focus on ‘Democratizing AI, Bridging the AI Divide’
IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) briefed the media in New Delhi today on the vision, thematic structure, and progress of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The press conference was chaired by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY and was attended by Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, CEO, IndiaAI and DG,… Read more »
Modern Technologies are playing a crucial role in generating employment: Union Minister of State Shri Jitin Prasada
Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology and Commerce & Industry, Shri Jitin Prasada, said that emerging technologies such as drone technology, Internet of Things (IoT) and cybersecurity are playing a significant role in creating new employment opportunities. He was addressing the “Technology and Skill Development Conference” held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee… Read more »
India AI Governance Guidelines do not allow unrestricted deployment of high-risk AI systems
In line with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision, the Government is democratising the development and usage of technology. The focus is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for solving real-world problems and ultimately improving lives across various sectors.
India leading the world in AI talent acquisition, among top countries in AI skill penetration
India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) strategy is based on the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of democratizing technology. It aims to address India-centric challenges and create opportunities & jobs in AI.
Over 1700 startups supported under the “Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs 2.0 (TIDE 2.0)” Scheme
The Government of India follows a lifecycle-based approach to support the startup ecosystem. The startups are supported across the entire journey – from idea and proof of concept to prototype development, product development and testing.
Shri Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State addresses and event titled “From Action to Impact” – A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit
Shri Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology of India addressed an event titled “From Action to Impact”- A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit (19 – 20 February 2026, New Delhi), jointly organised by India and France in the United Nations Headquarters, New York on 16 December, 2025.
Shri Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State delivers the national statement at the High-level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) in New York
Union Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of Electronics and IT, Shri Jitin Prasada represented India and delivered the national statement at the High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) in… Read more »
