Paving the Path to AI-Powered Digital India: Union Budget 2025

The Union Budget 2025 spotlights AI and technology, promising growth for India's digital economy. Key initiatives include AI excellence centers, deep tech funds, and startup support. Industry leaders praise the budget's emphasis on skilling, digital infrastructure, and inclusive growth, poised to drive India's technological and economic transformation.

In a bold stride towards a futuristic digital India, the Union Budget 2025 has introduced a range of initiatives focusing on AI and cutting-edge technology. As per industry experts, these measures are anticipated to significantly propel India's economic and technological advancement.

Puneet Chandok of Microsoft lauds the emphasis on AI as key to transforming sectors from education to commerce. Fresh investments like a Centre of Excellence for AI in Education and a deep tech fund aim to bolster startups and innovation, in line with the vision of a developed Bharat by 2047.

Further initiatives, including increased support for the gig economy, a new national framework for Global Capability Centres, and substantial allocations to AI and deep tech, signal India's commitment to harnessing emerging technologies for a robust and inclusive economy.

(With inputs from agencies.)