C4IR India An Impact Journey 2025

India AI Mission, with the vision of making ‘AI in India, for India and the World’, aims to establish India as a leader in AI applications and responsible AI, with priorities on infrastructure, data accessibility, AI skills, AI start-ups and safety. India’s AI industry is poised for massive economic impact. In order to sustainably scale and adopt AI, India AI Mission works with key stakeholders from government, industry, start-ups, academia and non- profits including C4IR India, World Economic Forum, which is contributing to positioning India as a global leader in responsible and ethical AI. We look forward to the implementation of AI projects and initiatives and the development of AI adoption frameworks as playbooks for priority sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, fintech and MSME. Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Telangana’s pioneering spirit in tech-driven governance and innovation aligns perfectly with our ongoing partnership with the World Economic Forum through the AI4AI initiative. Joining AI for India 2030 is an exciting step to drive AI adoption in various priority sectors for the state, ensuring Telangana continues to lead by example. Jayesh Ranjan, Special Chief Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (ITE&C) and Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana As India’s IT and start-up capital, Karnataka is committed to becoming a global leader in AI. In partnership with C4IR India, World Economic Forum, we aim to build a robust AI environment that advances priority sectors such as agriculture, healthcare and education, positioning India as a hub for sustainable, tech- driven innovation. By providing a platform and sandbox for scaling AI solutions, we strive to empower businesses and drive impactful transformation through this collaboration. Ekroop Caur, Secretary, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology and Science & Technology, Government of Karnataka At Mahindra, we believe in harnessing technology to drive meaningful change across industries. The AI for India 2030 initiative aligns perfectly with our vision of leveraging AI to create sustainable, impactful solutions. As part of this journey with the World Economic Forum, we look forward to shaping India’s future as a global leader in AI. Mohit Kapoor, Group Chief Technology Officer, Mahindra Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) India – an Impact Journey 23