Archive · 4 Nov 2025
India Accelerating AI Development and Digital Infrastructure for Developed Nation Status
India is working hard to become a developed country by becoming really good at new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and by improving its digital systems.
Experts and the Prime Minister believe India is already a leader in areas like space and health, not just a follower anymore.
A big investment of over 10,000 crore rupees is being made for the India AI Mission.
The government has also launched a 1 lakh crore fund to help researchers and innovators.
This helps people invent new things, like better crops to fight hunger or new ways to store clean energy.
By focusing on these advancements and making research easier, India hopes to reach its goal of being a developed nation quickly.
Experts and Prime Minister Modi highlighted India's rapid progress in AI and digital infrastructure towards becoming a developed nation.
India is transitioning from being a follower to a leader in sectors like health and space.
A significant investment of over Rs 10,000 crore is allocated to the India AI Mission to foster AI development.
The RDI scheme of Rs 1 lakh crore and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) aim to boost research and innovation.
Focus areas include developing bio-fortified crops for nutrition, enhancing soil health, and advancing clean energy technologies.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and various experts
- What
- Discussed India's rapid progress in AI, digital infrastructure, and science & technology, aiming for developed nation status.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi, at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025
- Why
- To highlight India's transition from follower to leader in various sectors and to accelerate efforts towards becoming a developed nation by 2047.
- Event
- Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025
- Location
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Key Initiative Mentioned
- India AI Mission
- AI Investment
- Over Rs 10,000 crore
- Related Fund
- Rs 1 lakh crore RDI scheme
- Related Initiative
- Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
