International Science Community Association Research Journal of Recent Sciences 15 4 2026 10 2 Artificial Intelligence for an Inclusive Socio-Economic Future in India 45 52 EN M Kushalatha 1 Biochemistry department, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous, Bangalore, India H R Umesh 2 Biochemistry department, Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women Autonomous, Bangalore, India B S Jyothsna 1 Department of Botany, Government Science College, N.T. Road, Bangalore-01, Karnataka, India S Deepashree Chaitra 2 Department of Botany, Government Science College, N.T. Road, Bangalore-01, Karnataka, India B. Kavitha 1 Department of Microbiology, Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Kumar M. B. Bindu 2 Department of Microbiology, Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India G. Priya 3 Department of Microbiology, Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India B. Mamatha 4 Department of Microbiology, Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India B. Kavitha 1 Department of Microbiology, Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, India Yadav R. Vijay 2 Department of Microbiology, Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, India A. Ankitha 3 Department of Microbiology, Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, India Kalala José Kalala 1 Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Electronic, Polytechnic Superior National School, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Congo Mobonda Flory Lidinga 2 Laboratory of Electrical Engineering, ISTA-Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, DR Congo Kazadi André Bandekela 3 Laboratory of Electrical Engineering, ISTA-Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, DR Congo Nsongo Timothée 4 Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, Marien Ngouabi University, Brazzaville, Congo Shivendra Tiwari 1 IES, IPS Academy, Indore, MP, India Sanjay Jain 2 UEC, Ujjain, Indore, MP, India Rajendra Sharma 3 UEC, Ujjain, Indore, MP, India Nisha Patidar 1 Department of Engineering Science and Humanities, Chameli Devi Group of Institutions Umikheda, Khandwa Road, Indore, India Nitish Kumar Gupta 2 Department of Applied Chemistry, Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science, 23 Park Road, Indore, India Harshitha V 1 Department of PG studies in Biotechnology, Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, India Sarina P Khabade 2 Department of PG studies in Biotechnology, Nrupathunga University, Bengaluru, India Nazia Hassan B 1 Department of Computer Science, Lal Bahadur Shastri Government First Grade College, RT Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Sasikala P 2 Department of Computer Science, Lal Bahadur Shastri Government First Grade College, RT Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India > Review Paper 2026 4 14 2026 10 2 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. Copyright@ International Science Community Association