India accelerates AI adoption to drive growth in healthcare, education and digital innovation

India is emerging as one of the world's most promising markets for the practical application of artificial intelligence, with experts pointing to the country's vast opportunities to integrate advanced digital technologies into healthcare, education, financial services and public infrastructure, as reported by ANI, a TV BRICS.

Speaking on the future of technology-driven growth, World Bank Executive Director Neelkanth Mishra emphasised that the next phase of the global AI revolution will be defined not only by technological breakthroughs but also by the successful deployment of intelligent systems to address real-world challenges and improve everyday services.

According to Mishra, India is uniquely positioned to benefit from this transition due to its scale, digital transformation initiatives and growing innovation ecosystem. He noted that the country's greatest opportunity lies in applying artificial intelligence across sectors that directly affect millions of people, creating measurable economic and social impact.

Experts increasingly view AI deployment as a key driver of productivity, enabling improvements in healthcare delivery, personalised education, financial inclusion and access to essential services. As digital technologies become more widely integrated into economic activity, their contribution to long-term growth is expected to expand significantly.

Mishra also highlighted the rapid development of India's semiconductor ecosystem, describing recent progress as an important step towards strengthening the country's technological capabilities. National initiatives have accelerated investment in semiconductor manufacturing infrastructure, helping to build a foundation for future innovation and industrial growth.

As countries around the world accelerate investment in artificial intelligence, India is increasingly focusing on translating technological advances into practical applications that improve efficiency, expand access to services and support sustainable economic development.

Analysts believe that the combination of digital infrastructure, skilled talent and expanding technological capabilities could position India as a leading example of how artificial intelligence can be deployed at scale to generate broad-based economic benefits.