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Artificial Intelligence for an Inclusive Socio-Economic Future in India

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Computer Science, Lal Bahadur Shastri Government First Grade College, RT Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
  • 2Department of Computer Science, Lal Bahadur Shastri Government First Grade College, RT Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Res. J. Recent Sci., Volume 15, Issue (4), Pages 45-52, October,2 (2026)

Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative technologies of the twenty-first century, influencing economic growth, public service delivery, and sustainable development across the globe. In India, AI has gained strategic importance through initiatives such as Digital India, IndiaAI Mission, and the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, which aim to enhance innovation while promoting inclusive socio-economic development. The integration of AI technologies into critical sectors including education, healthcare, agriculture, financial services, employment, and public governance has created significant opportunities to improve accessibility, productivity, transparency, and decision-making. However, the widespread adoption of AI also introduces challenges related to the digital divide, algorithmic bias, data privacy, cybersecurity, ethical governance, and workforce transformation. This study examines the role of Artificial Intelligence in promoting inclusive socio-economic development in India through a qualitative research approach based on secondary data collected from government reports, international organizations, peer-reviewed journals, and policy documents. The study analyses AI applications across multiple sectors and evaluates their contribution to sustainable development, social inclusion, and economic empowerment. The findings indicate that AI has the potential to reduce developmental disparities, improve public service efficiency, support evidence-based policymaking, and create new opportunities for digital innovation. Nevertheless, achieving equitable outcomes requires comprehensive policy interventions, investment in digital infrastructure, responsible AI governance, and continuous skill development. The study concludes that a human-centric and ethically governed AI ecosystem is essential for ensuring that technological advancements contribute to inclusive and sustainable socio-economic growth in India.

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