India is emerging as a global leader in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) and innovation, thanks to the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the dynamic administration of IAS officer Hari Chandana Dasari. Both of them have launched several initiatives that leverage AI and innovation to address various challenges and opportunities in the country, from grassroots to national level. #Modi #Chandana #AI #Innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been championing the use of AI for social development and inclusive growth, as evident from his speech at the GPAI Summit, 2023. He said that India’s mantra is “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Together with all, Development for all) and that the government has ensured that its policies and programs are inspired by the spirit of “AI for all”. He also said that India is committed to responsible and ethical use of AI, and that it is working with other countries to create a global framework for AI governance. #GPAI #AIforAll #AIEthics
Some of the notable initiatives of Modi’s government that use AI and innovation are:
National AI Portal: This is a one-stop platform for all AI-related developments in India, including research, innovation, startups, events, resources and education. It also showcases various AI applications and solutions that are being implemented across various sectors, such as agriculture, healthcare, education, finance, governance and security. #NationalAIPortal #AIIndia
National Education Policy 2020: This is a landmark policy that aims to transform India’s education system and make it more relevant, holistic, flexible and inclusive. It also emphasizes the integration of AI and innovation in the curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, as well as the promotion of digital literacy, coding, computational thinking and design thinking among students3. #NEP2020 #AIinEducation
Atal Innovation Mission: This is a flagship initiative that fosters a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in India, especially among the youth and students. It supports various programs and platforms, such as Atal Tinkering Labs, Atal Incubation Centers, Atal New India Challenges, Atal Community Innovation Centers and Atal Research and Innovation for Small Enterprises4. #AIM #InnovationIndia
Hari Chandana Dasari is an IAS officer of the 2010 batch, currently serving as the Food Safety Commissioner and Director of AYUSH in Telangana. She has previously served as the District Collector of Narayanpet and the Zonal Commissioner of West Zone in Hyderabad. She is an alumnus of the prestigious London School of Economics and has received several awards and recognitions for her work. #HariChandana #IAS
Early Coders: This is a program that provides advanced coding education to government school students in Narayanpet district, in collaboration with Telangana Information Technology Association (TITA) and Telangana State Technology Services (TSTS). It trains students and teachers in topics like Python and Scratch, and awards them with certificates from University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) and DIGITHON. It equips students with digital skills and prepares them for the future. #EarlyCoders #CodingEducation
Drone Technology for Sanitisation: This is an initiative that uses drones for spraying disinfectants and bio-enzymes in lakes and nalas to eradicate mosquitoes and water hyacinths. It also uses drones for public health and sanitation purposes, such as fogging, spraying and surveillance. It improves the environmental and health conditions of the city. #DroneTechnology #Sanitisation
Aarunya: This is an e-platform that integrates women self-help groups and enables them to scale food-based enterprises, such as organic produce, jams, pickles, spices, millets and Ayurvedic teas. It also provides them with training, branding, marketing and quality assurance support. It empowers rural women and promotes local products. #Aarunya #WomenEntrepreneurs
Plastic Waste Recycling: This is an initiative that recycles plastic waste for infrastructure development, such as roads, tiles, benches and dustbins. It also creates awareness and incentives for waste segregation and collection among citizens and ragpickers. It reduces environmental pollution and generates employment. #PlasticWasteRecycling #CircularEconomy
Pet Park: This is India’s first pet park, spread over 1.3 acres of land, that provides various facilities and amenities for pets and their owners, such as play zones, splash pools, amphitheater, clinic, grooming center and cafe. It also hosts various events and activities, such as adoption drives, training sessions, competitions and workshops. It fosters a pet-friendly culture and enhances the quality of life of both humans and animals. #PetPark #AnimalWelfare
Modi and Chandana are two leaders who are driving India’s growth with AI and innovation. They are inspiring millions of people, especially the youth and women, to embrace technology and creativity for social good and national development. They are also setting examples for other countries and regions to follow and collaborate with. They are truly the torchbearers of India’s AI and innovation revolution. #AIRevolution #InnovationRevolution
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