National Desk
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during Mother Language month, in a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups in New Delhi on Friday, emphasised the need to expand AI tools in Indian languages, particularly for higher education in the mother tongue, a PIB release stated. He discussed the potential of harnessing AI technology across various sectors while stressing the importance of promoting Indian languages and culture through technological innovation. The meeting also tabled applications of AI in sectors like agriculture and environmental protection, including monitoring crop productivity and fertiliser usage to safeguard soil health, PIB further said.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated innovators for taking bold risks and building impactful solutions. He discussed the potential of harnessing AI technology in various sectors like in agriculture and environmental protection, including monitoring crop productivity and fertilizer usage to safeguard soil health. Stressing the importance of promoting Indian languages and culture, he called for expanding AI tools for higher education in mother tongue, the release reads.
PM Modi highlighted the need to expand private participation in the space sector and pointed to strong investor interest in Indian startups.
PM Modi underscored the need for robust data governance, cautioned against the risks of misinformation, and stressed the importance of developing solutions tailored to India’s specific needs. Citing UPI as a model of simple and scalable digital innovation, he expressed confidence in Indian companies and called for greater trust in domestic products.
[ Input: PIB]
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