Digital governance made E.A.S.Y. with data and AI

By Prashant Rai, Sr Business Solutions Manager, SAS

As India accelerates its digital transformation journey, the government has taken a proactive stance in promoting artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics to enhance governance and improve public services. In 2023, the national-level India AI Mission was launched to strengthen the country’s AI ecosystem. This initiative includes setting up Data and AI Labs in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, developing innovation hubs for indigenous Language Models (LMMs), and creating robust frameworks for responsible AI implementation.

Over the past few years, the Indian government has embedded AI and data capabilities within flagship programmes such as Digital India, Smart Cities Mission, Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), and the PM-Kisan scheme.

The intent is clear: to evolve from data collection to insight-driven policy execution. States like Telangana, Maharashtra, and Karnataka have piloted AI-led projects for predictive maintenance, citizen grievance redressal, and ...