Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged states to balance the opportunities of artificial intelligence with safeguards against emerging social challenges, such as cyber fraud and drug abuse.
Modi made the call during the 11th governing council meeting of Niti Aayog, where all 28 states and five Union Territories attended.
The meeting focused on a wide range of issues, including self-reliance, adopting global best practices, and strengthening the journey of reforms.
Modi emphasized the need to strengthen the nation's resolve towards self-reliance and highlighted the importance of adopting and implementing global best practices, particularly in the renewable energy sector.
He also asked states to create opportunities for youth and MSMEs and equip stakeholders to effectively leverage benefits from India's recently concluded trade agreements with several countries.
Modi stressed the importance of cooperative federalism, saying that the centre and states must work together to achieve the goal of a Viksit Bharat (developed India).
The meeting also saw discussions on advancing the goal of a developed India by focusing on inclusive human development, good governance, and public participation.
