By 2035, artificial intelligence could add a staggering $550 billion to India’s GDP, targeting agriculture, education, energy, healthcare, and manufacturing—these priority sectors poised for exponential gains. A recent report delves into this potential, drawing from PwC India’s influential study unveiled at Davos.
India’s AI ambitions, as articulated at the World Economic Forum, transcend operational tweaks. They’re crafted with inclusivity, robust governance, and institutional preparedness at the core, setting a global standard for emerging markets.
Central to the strategy is the innovative 3A2I playbook: starting with Access to vital resources like data pools, digital networks, and expert talent; moving to Acceptance that fosters societal buy-in; then Assimilation, embedding AI into core operations seamlessly.
The pathway then scales to Implementation on a massive level and solidifies through Institutionalization. Outcomes include heightened efficiency, sustainable practices, ethical governance, adaptive resilience, and tighter financial controls.
Practical impacts are already visible. Maharashtra’s AI-driven Maitri platform, highlighted by CM Devendra Fadnavis, is easing business operations via smart automation. Energy sector’s AI smart meters are pinpointing theft precisely, improving revenue streams. In healthcare, AI diagnostics for TB have sharpened monitoring and response mechanisms dramatically.
This framework doesn’t just promise economic uplift; it charts a course for India to lead in AI deployment, blending technology with public good for a prosperous 2035.