View: AI in India is about building safeguards, streamlining solutions and maximising resources

India isn’t for beginners, as a cheeky meme suggests. Navigating the country’s social, economic and cultural complexities is like crossing a busy road blindfolded. It’s a place that demands not only resilience, but also improvisation. As India sets its sights on achieving developed nation status by 2047, it faces the enormous task of addressing legacy challenges in sectors like health, education and agriculture while tackling newer ones such as urbanisation and climate change. The need for rapid progress is undeniable, especially with the looming global deadline of meeting the 17 SDGs by 2030.