President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday highlighted Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a powerful catalyst for India’s economic transformation, stating that the technology is expected to make a substantial contribution to the country’s GDP, job creation, and productivity in the years ahead.
Addressing the audience at the launch of the #SkillTheNation challenge at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, the President emphasised the growing importance of skills such as data science, AI engineering, and data analytics in building a strong and future-ready talent ecosystem. She noted that the government is actively working with educational institutions, industry stakeholders, and academia to ensure that India does not merely adopt emerging technologies, but also plays a leading role in shaping their responsible and ethical use.
The President urged collective action and dedication to realise the vision of a developed India. She stressed that every citizen has a role to play in transforming the country into a global knowledge hub, in alignment with the National Education Policy, while fostering a technology-driven, inclusive, and prosperous society.
Speaking on the broader impact of AI, President Murmu said the technology is rapidly transforming economies and societies across the world by redefining learning, work, access to services, and solutions to global challenges. For a young and aspirational country like India, she said, AI represents not just a technological advancement but a significant opportunity to drive positive and inclusive change.
She reiterated India’s long-standing philosophy that technology must serve people by promoting inclusion and expanding opportunities. The deployment of AI, she said, should focus on reducing social, economic, and digital divides, ensuring that its benefits reach citizens across all age groups and communities, particularly those from marginalised sections.
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Expressing her satisfaction at seeing students preparing for an opportunity-rich future, the President encouraged them to use their technological knowledge and skills for the greater good by solving real-world problems and empowering society at large.
She also commended Members of Parliament who have completed AI learning modules, noting that their efforts demonstrate leadership through continuous learning. The event, organised by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, reflects the government’s ongoing commitment to equipping India’s workforce for an AI-led future.
