Bridging the AI Gap: India’s Roadmap to Global Leadership by Dr. Aditya Mani

I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Pune International Centre for granting me the opportunity to participate in the Research Fellowship Programme. This experience has been invaluable in shaping my understanding of key policy issues concerning artificial intelligence. I am deeply indebted to Amb. Gautam Bambawale for his guidance, insightful suggestions, and comprehensive feedback, which have significantly enriched the quality of this policy paper. I also wish to extend my sincere appreciation to Dr. Koena Lahiri for her unwavering support, thoughtful insights, and constructive inputs, all of which have been instrumental in refining the work.