Our ambition Aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for Viksit Bharat 2047, C4IR India is dedicated to advancing an inclusive, sustainable and technology-driven future for the nation. Our mission is to partner with the Indian government to drive innovation and societal impact, helping to shape India’s path to becoming a developed nation by 2047. As India’s foremost multistakeholder platform, C4IR India is committed to supporting on-the-ground impact by collaborating with national and state governments to design and pilot-test responsible, action-oriented initiatives. We aim to promote emerging technologies for economic growth and development, harnessing them to advance India’s technology and digital transformation agenda. Our efforts further focus on leading strategic dialogues to develop India’s role in the Global South, showcasing the country’s contribution to responsible technology adoption and governance. Over the next five years, our ambition is to reach 10 million citizens by scaling flagship initiatives such as AI4AI and AI for India 2030 and global-focused projects such as AVIATE India, Climate Technology, Space Economy, FIRST: Health and Advanced Energy, using the global C4IR network to drive sustainable and inclusive growth.Looking ahead C4IR India is strategically positioned to scale impactful initiatives over the next five years and venture into new high-potential domains. Guided by the philosophy to “think big, start small, scale fast”, we aim to advance transformative projects that address India’s evolving socioeconomic landscape. AI4AI will enhance the lives of farmers through digital agriculture, targeting sustainable food security by 2050. By using public–private partnerships, AI4AI will strengthen agrifinance and value chains and enable climate-resilient farming practices. AI for India 2030 seeks to establish a framework for responsible AI, tackling data quality, ethical considerations and infrastructure gaps through collaborative innovation. In urban centres, Climate Technology will focus on creating climate-smart cities that balance growth with environmental sustainability, advocating for policies that promote urban resilience. Through Space Economy initiatives, C4IR India will drive India’s leadership in space technology by building a comprehensive multistakeholder community and advancing frameworks for space solutions that benefit both people and planet. Finally, AVIATE India will improve mobility through advanced aerial infrastructure, reducing urban congestion and enhancing rural connectivity. Together, these initiatives will shape India’s future, driving inclusive growth and positioning India as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.Demonstrating impact 1 Impact for the multistakeholder community C4IR India’s theory of change centres on a multistakeholder model, engaging technology firms, start-ups, industries and government agencies to address complex societal challenges. By promoting consent- based data systems, creating data exchanges and encouraging public–private partnerships (PPPs), this approach transforms sectoral barriers into opportunities for innovation. Technology companies, start-ups and industries collaborate to scale and validate solutions, while government agencies use these insights to drive impact across priority sectors defining governance structures. This model positions technology as a catalyst for inclusive, sustainable change, uniting diverse stakeholders in moving towards a shared vision of progress. 2 Impact on civil society C4IR India’s initiatives have had a significant social impact on agriculture, healthcare, emergency services and urban development. –Agriculture: The AI for Agriculture Innovation (AI4AI) initiative has transformed agriculture in Khammam, Telangana, affecting 50,000 farmers, with a 21% yield improvement and income growth per acre of $800. The AI4AI project has now scaled to four states in India and is on track to reach 1 million farmers by 2025, advancing sustainable agricultural practices. –Healthcare: Through the FIRST Cancer Care project, C4IR India has enabled early cancer detection for nearly 1 million people in Meghalaya, addressing critical healthcare gaps through AI-driven screening and localized oncology frameworks. –Medicine from the Sky (MFTS): MFTS uses drones to deliver medical supplies to isolated regions, covering 15,000 km in Arunachal Pradesh. More than 100,000 individuals in remote areas have benefitted from life-saving interventions, particularly during adverse weather events. –Urban Transformation: Collaborating with the Smart Cities Mission, C4IR India has helped implement AI frameworks in 10 cities, directly enhancing urban governance and improving services for 18 million citizens in cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad. This methodology demonstrates C4IR India’s commitment to addressing complex social needs through structured, multistakeholder collaboration and a scalable impact approach. Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) India – an Impact Journey 9

C4IR India An Impact Journey 2025