From margins to mainstream: Bridging futures with AI

In an era where technology is steadily redefining governance, India’s minority welfare framework is undergoing a quiet yet consequential transformation. Under the leadership of Minister Kiren Rijiju, the Ministry of Minority Affairs is leveraging digital innovation to move communities from the periphery to the center of development. The rollout of AI-driven tools and platforms signals not just administrative efficiency, but a deeper intent to democratise access and opportunity in line with the broader vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Viksit Bharat 2047, these initiatives reflect a governance model that is both tech-savvy and people-centric.