New Delhi, Jan 10 (NationPress) The recent roundtable led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a selection of Indian AI startups marks a significant step towards the evolution of an ecosystem that has been developing for years. This ecosystem is set to revolutionize various sectors, including agriculture and healthcare, and aims to position India as an 'AI superpower, according to a report released on Saturday.

By the year 2030, it is estimated that AI could contribute $500 billion to India's GDP, potentially generating millions of jobs in areas such as data annotation, model training, and deployment, the report from India Narrative indicated.

The roundtable occurred just weeks prior to the India AI Impact Summit in February, showcasing innovative homegrown models and applications in sectors like healthcare, agriculture, education, and regional-language services.

With a vast population of over 900 million internet users producing petabytes of data daily, India provides an ideal environment for the development of robust AI models, as highlighted in the report.

Indian startups are at the forefront of AI technology, incorporating multilingual capabilities to comprehend languages such as Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali, thus making technology accessible to those who do not speak English.

This linguistic diversity serves as a competitive advantage, paving the way for exports to other nations in the Global South facing similar linguistic challenges, the report elaborated. Startups at the roundtable exhibited tools capable of diagnosing diseases like tuberculosis and diabetes with unparalleled precision, it stated.

Additionally, some startups showcased innovations in crop yield prediction, pest detection, and adaptive learning technologies, which are crucial for addressing farmers' challenges and mitigating the effects of climate change.

The upcoming summit, scheduled for February 15–20, will feature keynote sessions, policy discussions, and expert roundtables aimed at uniting international stakeholders to deliberate on governance, standards, and collaborative efforts. It will highlight 12 promising Indian startups in fields such as healthcare and multilingual technology. This exposure is expected to draw foreign investment and talent, furthering India's ambition of achieving a $1 trillion digital economy by 2030, the report noted.

The India AI Mission, initiated in 2024 with a funding of $1.2 billion, has democratized access to computing resources, datasets, and talent development. Moreover, the National AI Portal has provided open-source datasets, while collaborations with tech giants have ensured access to high-performance computing infrastructure.