Context:

AI Appreciation Day is a global observance recognizing the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence in shaping modern societies. In 2025, India actively participated in the celebration, highlighting its growing influence in sectors such as healthcare, education, governance, and agriculture.

Objectives

• Celebrate AI-driven innovations addressing real-world challenges.
• Raise awareness about ethical AI use in public and private sectors.
• Promote inclusive growth through AI integration in governance and public services.
• Encourage youth participation and skill development in AI technologies.

India’s AI Journey: Key Highlights

• Historical Foundation: AI research in India dates back to the 1960s. A major leap came with the Knowledge-Based Computer Systems (KBCS) project in 1986.
• Institutional Push:
  • Digital India (2015) promoted digital infrastructure and AI integration.
  • NITI Aayog's National Strategy for AI (2018) framed a comprehensive roadmap for AI in development.
• Sectoral Applications:
  • Healthcare: Early disease detection, AI-assisted diagnostics, telemedicine.
  • Agriculture: Precision farming, crop and pest prediction models.
  • Education: AI-based adaptive learning platforms, translation tools.
  • Governance: Chatbots, e-courts, real-time grievance redressal systems.

Ethical Reflection

The day also emphasizes responsible AI use—addressing challenges like algorithmic bias, transparency, and data security to ensure public trust.

Significance for India

• National Capacity: Strengthens India’s positioning as a global AI innovation hub.
• Citizen Empowerment: Enhances public access to services via AI-enabled platforms.
• Economic Boost: Supports startups, increases productivity, and fuels innovation.
• Social Equity: Facilitates inclusion of marginalized communities in the digital ecosystem.

This observance serves as a reminder of AI's potential in transforming India’s future, while underscoring the need for ethical, inclusive, and sustainable AI development.