Archive · 29 Nov 2025
India Focuses on AI and Inclusion
Two big events happened in India recently.
The first one was the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025) in Delhi.
It talked about making the internet better for everyone, especially in rural areas, and how to use AI in a good way.
The second event was the Kotak BizLabs Luminaries: FITT – Oxford AI Startup Summit 2025 at IIT Delhi.
It focused on making AI inclusive and supporting young entrepreneurs, especially women.
Both events had important people from the government, big companies, and universities.
They all agreed that India is leading the way in using technology to help people and solve problems.
The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025) concluded after two days of discussions in Delhi.
The forum focused on inclusion, stronger digital infrastructure, and responsible AI.
Participants included representatives from central ministries, technology companies, civil society organisations, universities, and international bodies.
Key topics discussed were rural connectivity, cybersecurity, AI, data protection, and content moderation.
The forum concluded with a commitment to building a safer, more inclusive, and resilient internet for India and the world.
- Who
- Representatives from central ministries, technology companies, civil society organisations, universities, international bodies, leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, young founders
- What
- India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025) and Kotak BizLabs Luminaries: FITT – Oxford AI Startup Summit 2025
- When
- Concluded on 27 November 2025 (specific dates not mentioned for IIGF-2025)
- Where
- India Habitat Centre and India International Centre (IIGF-2025), R&I Park Auditorium, FITT, IIT Delhi (Summit 2025)
- Why
- To discuss and advance internet governance, AI, and inclusive digital future in India
- Event 1
- India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF-2025)
- Location 1
- India Habitat Centre and India International Centre
- Duration 1
- Two days
- Theme 1
- Advancing Internet Governance for an Inclusive and Sustainable Viksit Bharat
- Sub-themes 1
- Inclusive Digital Future, Digital Infrastructure for Resilient and Sustainable Growth, AI for People, Planet and Progress
- Participants 1
- Central ministries, technology companies, civil society organisations, universities, international bodies
- Key Topics 1
- Rural connectivity, open digital systems, cybersecurity, AI, data protection, content moderation
- NIXI Internet Intern Scheme
- Reached over 10,000 students, with some securing global roles
- Event 2
- Kotak BizLabs Luminaries: FITT – Oxford AI Startup Summit 2025
- Location 2
- R&I Park Auditorium, FITT, IIT Delhi
- Duration 2
- One day (27 November 2025)
- Theme 2
- AI for ALL | AI by HER | YUVAi
- Participants 2
- Leaders, policymakers, investors, innovators, young founders
- Key Topics 2
- Inclusive leadership, AI skills, voice-enabled solutions, startup ecosystem, women entrepreneurship
Sources
Vision for inclusion, stronger digital infrastructure and responsible AI emphasised at India Internet Governance Forum
'India Building A Trusted And Inclusive Digital Ecosystem With 5G, Strong Data Laws': Jitin Prasada
