Coding Bharat’s Future with Technology
PM Modi has strategically integrated technology into India's foreign policy , recognizing it as a driver of development. Recent diplomatic visits, especially to the United States and France , emphasized AI, semiconductors, and emerging technologies.
India’s AI Vision in PM’s View
- Modi referred to AI as the "code for mankind" , emphasizing responsible AI governance and equitable access, especially for the Global South .
- Advocated global AI collaboration to ensure common values, risk management, and trust.
- Focus on AI applications in health, education, and agriculture to accelerate progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Addressed concerns of job losses due to AI by advocating upskilling and reskilling for an AI-driven economy.
- Highlighted AI's environmental impact , promoting green energy solutions like the International Solar Alliance (ISA) .
Indo-US Technology Cooperation
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US-India TRUST (Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology)
initiative focuses on:
- AI, semiconductors, and quantum technologies
- Securing supply chains for pharmaceuticals and semiconductor production
- INDUS-X initiative : Strengthening defense collaboration between Indian and US firms, investors, and universities.
- US-India COMPACT : Strengthening military partnerships and commerce for strategic technological advancements.
- Strategic Mineral Recovery Initiative : Collaboration for recycling critical minerals for sustainability and industrial growth.
Modi’s Early Tech-Focused Governance
- As Gujarat CM, he promoted satellite technology for water conservation , showcasing an early inclination towards tech-driven solutions.
- Emphasis on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for democratizing access to digital services for 1.4 billion Indians.
Vision for 'Viksit Bharat 2047'
- Technology as a tool for economic growth, global influence, and societal transformation .
- Strategy includes fostering local innovation and forming strategic international partnerships .
- Long-term goal: A technologically empowered India that balances economic progress with social equity .
