9 months ago
Government Urges IT Firms to Explore AI Solutions for Job Creation
The Indian government is asking IT and ITES companies to create special AI solutions for different industries.
These solutions can help solve problems and create new jobs.
The government believes that India can be a leader in using AI in ways that help people and the economy.
They also mentioned that technologies like Aadhaar and UPI are being used by other countries.
The government wants to use technology to help with governance and diplomacy around the world.
Additionally, the EPC sector is expected to create more than 25 million jobs by 2030, supported by expanding infrastructure development.
AI is seen as a tool to increase efficiency and strengthen workflows in the EPC sector without reducing workforce demand.
The government encourages IT and ITES firms to develop AI-based solutions for sector-specific problems.
Focus on sector-specific, purpose-built, limited AI models to solve industry issues.
Potential to create new jobs through AI adoption, not just job losses, especially in the EPC sector.
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) like Aadhaar, UPI, and cowin platform is being used by other countries.
Ministry of External Affairs is exploring technology-based diplomacy as a tool for India's global influence.
- Who
- Indian government, IT and ITES firms, Electronics and IT Secretary S Krishnan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Ministry of External Affairs, CIEL HR, EPC sector
- What
- Encouragement to develop AI-based solutions for sector-specific problems and job creation, EPC sector's job growth potential.
- Where
- New Delhi, India; Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam for EPC hiring.
- When
- Announced on Friday (specific date not mentioned).
- Why
- To address sector-specific problems, create new jobs, and leverage technology for governance and diplomacy, and to meet infrastructure development needs.
AI as a Job Creator
AI as a Job Threat
AI's Impact on Employment
AI as a Job Creator
AI adoption can create new jobs and amplify sector momentum, especially in the EPC sector.
AI as a Job Threat
AI could potentially reduce workforce demand in certain sectors.
Key facts
- Government Initiative
- Encouraging IT and ITES firms to develop AI-based solutions for sector-specific problems.
- AI Models
- Focus on sector-specific, purpose-built, limited AI models.
- Job Creation
- Potential to create new jobs through AI adoption, especially in the EPC sector.
- Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
- Includes Aadhaar, UPI, and cowin platform.
- Technology-Based Diplomacy
- Ministry of External Affairs exploring technology as a tool for diplomacy.
- EPC Sector Jobs
- Expected to create more than 25 million jobs by 2030.
- Current EPC Workforce
- Over 85 million people employed, with 7-8 million professionals in top firms.
- AI in EPC
- AI will increase efficiency and strengthen workflows without reducing workforce demand.
Quotes
Aditya Narayan Mishra
Managing Director and CEO of CIEL HR
“India's development model is now focused on balancing growth between rural and urban regions. As rural infrastructure expands, the need for manpower will only rise. The government is also set to encourage deeper private participation to fuel this expansion. Taken together, India's Viksit Bharat vision will require a substantially larger workforce.”
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“As infrastructure development across the country expands, the rise in hiring will continue, with the EPC sector expected to generate more than 25 million jobs by 2030. As millions enter the labour pool each year, the sector will continue to absorb a significant share of India's workforce.”
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Sources
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