At the launch of a MeitY‑World Bank report on AI’s promise, Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters that a focused consultation paper would be released within 30 days.
The draft will examine safety protocols, a human‑first mindset, skills development, and the principle that no person is left behind. Vaishnaw warned that deepfakes are a growing social concern, noting their quality is improving and people are increasingly believing them.
He also linked psychological disorders to AI’s broader harms, stressing the need for a balanced regulatory approach. The minister said industry would shoulder the bulk of responsibility, urging it to craft voluntary codes that reinforce government guardrails.
MeitY Secretary S Krishnan underscored that India’s AI roadmap is intertwined with the creation of AIKOSH and that the nation’s experience positions it as a key player in global AI policy. Krishnan added that regulators must remain nimble, with private‑sector collaboration essential to shape rules that keep pace with rapid adoption.
The consultation paper will be circulated for public feedback by the end of the next month, after which a formal regulatory framework is slated to be tabled in Parliament.