MeitY Holds Industry Consultation to Accelerate AI Transformation in Indian IT Services

MeitY convened an industry consultation focused on supporting AI transformation of the Indian IT services sector, bringing together senior executives from major tech firms and government officials to discuss policy needs that improve efficiency and drive innovation.

Agenda covered skill development programs, incentives for AI research, data security guidelines, public‑private partnership models, and mechanisms to streamline adoption of AI tools across service delivery models, aiming to boost competitiveness and export potential globally.

Government officials highlighted alignment with the national AI strategy, noting that increased AI integration could generate new revenue streams, create thousands of high‑skill jobs, and strengthen India’s position in the global digital economy.

Outcome expects a draft policy framework to be released later this year, incorporating participant feedback and outlining funding mechanisms, regulatory safeguards, timelines for phased AI deployment in IT services, and a roadmap for monitoring progress.