New Delhi, February 17: A white paper released on Tuesday reveals that approximately 16% of the world’s AI talent is of Indian origin, giving India a significant advantage in the global AI landscape. It is estimated that India’s contribution to global GDP growth could reach around 20% over the next 15 years.
This white paper was launched during the ‘India AI Impact Summit 2026’, which aims to present AI not just as a tool for automation and job reduction, but as a means to enhance productivity, strengthen institutions, and promote equitable participation in the digital economy.
Titled “AI for All: Catalyzing Jobs, Growth & Opportunity,” the white paper was launched by the global tech company Prosus in collaboration with knowledge partner BCG and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
The document states that the next phase of development will depend not only on access to AI but also on its disciplined implementation and widespread institutional adoption. It has been prepared based on discussions with policymakers and experts from various sectors, serving as a blueprint to promote employment, productivity, and inclusive growth.
Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and CEO of the India AI Mission, emphasized that India has developed a robust digital public infrastructure and one of the largest AI talent pools in the world. The next step is to translate these capabilities into institutional frameworks to achieve tangible results.
The white paper analyzes digital public infrastructure such as Jan Dhan, Aadhaar, UPI, account aggregators, and ONDC, highlighting that responsible adoption of AI can be applied on a large scale in emerging economies, positioning India as a model for the Global South.
R. Chandrashekar, chief mentor of the ‘AI for All’ project and chairman of the Center for the Digital Future, stressed the necessity of institutionalizing AI in agriculture markets, classrooms, hospitals, factories, and financial systems. If implemented responsibly, it can foster job creation, trust, and long-term productivity.
Seharaj Singh, Managing Director of Prosus India, stated that the next phase of India’s development will not be determined by the availability of AI, but by its effective implementation on a large scale.
V. Vippin, Managing Director and Partner at BCG, noted that the next major challenge is to institutionalize AI. It must be adopted as a strategic capability linked directly to outcomes, economic benefits, and long-term systemic performance.
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