AI Adoption: Charting India's Path to Mass Employability

Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran emphasizes the importance of a committed approach to adopt AI in India. Urgency and collaboration between private sectors, academics, and policymakers are crucial. Strengthening education and skills is essential to ensure mass employability in the face of AI advancement.

In a poignant address at the AI Impact Summit 2026, Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran laid out a vital roadmap for India's journey into artificial intelligence (AI). He stressed that integrating AI into the economy is not only inevitable but requires immediate action and a united effort from various sectors.

Nageswaran highlighted the necessity for a collaborative framework, involving both private and public entities. He urged prioritizing educational reform and skill development to bridge the existing workforce gap, underscoring that such changes are crucial for sustainable growth and social stability as AI evolves.

Addressing the persistent skill gap, Nageswaran warned of a structural vulnerability if not rectified. The path forward, he advised, involves decisive policy shifts and a resolute commitment to embracing technology while maintaining a focus on mass employability to secure India's future growth.

(With inputs from agencies.)