AI in India: From Generative to Agentic Futures in Education and Beyond
AI in India: From Generative to Agentic Futures in Education and Beyond By Nandita Nag, 03/03/2026 1. India’s AI Trajectory Artificial Intelligence in India has moved from experimentation to national strategy. With the IndiaAI Mission (2024) , the country committed to democratizing AI as a public good. By 2026, India is positioning itself as the AI use-case capital of the world , leveraging sovereign infrastructure, massive talent pools, and policy frameworks aligned with inclusion. Investments: AI-linked sectors are projected to attract over $200 billion. Sovereign Compute: India is building its own AI infrastructure to reduce reliance on global monopolies. Talent Transformation: AI roles now command up to 40% salary premiums, reflecting demand for specialized skills. 2. India AI Impact Summit 2026 (Feb 16–20, New Delhi) The Summit was the largest AI gathering globally, with over 3 lakh participants —policymakers, startups, researchers, and...