Minister of State (Independent Charge) of Earth Sciences and Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh emphasised the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) while stressing the importance of responsible use during the ASSOCHAM AI Leadership Meet 2024 at New Delhi.

• The theme of the meeting was 'AI for India: Advancing India’s AI Development-Innovation, Ethics and Governance'
• Singh unveiled India’s first AI Data Bank, a significant step aimed at bolstering technological innovation by providing researchers, startups and developers with access to high-quality datasets.
• This initiative is pivotal for creating scalable AI solutions in critical sectors like healthcare, agriculture and space exploration.

The AI Data Bank will provide real-time analytics for satellite, drone and IoT data, aligning with India’s goals for disaster management and cybersecurity.