I am delighted to be a part of the AI for India 2030 initiative, a pioneering multistakeholder AI initiative that embodies the vision to simplify AI adoption. I believe AI can drive transformative benefits and it is critical to drive AI implementation quickly with the help of stakeholders from government and industrial bodies. The AI playbooks will serve as a vital guide, paving the way for the broader adoption of AI-driven technologies and accelerating the transformation in priority sectors like MSMEs across India. Tejpreet Chopra, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Bharat Light and Power Group We at Microsoft believe AI has immense potential to benefit people, industries and governments, and we are committed to co-piloting India towards becoming an AI-first nation. We are proud to be part of the AI for India 2030 initiative, as it fosters an environment of trust among multiple stakeholders, which is crucial for unlocking AI’s full value. Our collaboration with the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution India unites the ecosystem to ensure that India adopts and scales AI in a manner that promotes trust, inclusion and responsibility. Rohini Srivathsa, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft India and South Asia As BCG X collaborates with the World Economic Forum’s C4IR on the AI for India 2030 initiative, we’re witnessing the powerful intersection of policy and practice. The Forum has assembled an exceptional community of leaders across government, industry and academia – creating a unique ecosystem where our hands-on experience in large-scale AI implementation can inform policy frameworks. This partnership enables us to bridge the crucial gap between AI strategy and real-world deployment, ensuring India’s AI journey is both ambitious and responsible. Nipun Kalra, Managing Director and Partner, BCGX India, Boston Consulting GroupAI for India 2030 is a visionary initiative that underscores the importance of responsible AI deployment in priority sectors. This initiative is aligned with our vision at the Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI), IIT Madras, to advance responsible AI research that serves the unique needs of India. I’m thrilled to be part of this journey to build scalable, ethical, and impactful AI solutions for the nation. Balaraman Ravindran, Head, Centre for Responsible AI, Indian Institute of Technology Madras Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) India – an Impact Journey 24

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