Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents to the world, opportunities to complement and supplement human intelligence and improve the ways people live and work. With its wide range of applications, AI and machine learning are present in almost all technological aspects of our lives.
India has recognized the potential of AI and has been actively working towards its development and application across various sectors. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various sectors in India, including healthcare, finance, and education among others. The country has a strong focus on research and development in AI, and the government has launched several initiatives to foster the development and adoption of AI. In 2018, the Indian government launched the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, which focused on fostering AI development in specific sectors. This strategy laid the foundation for further advancements in utilizing the applications of AI. In 2021, a draft for Responsible AI was introduced, featuring voluntary guidelines that prioritize ethical AI practices. These guidelines underscored the importance of transparency, accountability, and fairness. The Government of India has always intended to use AI in an inclusive and equitable manner. Therefore, the National Strategy is written as AI for All.
Recently approved National AI mission; the ‘INDIAai’ Mission aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem that fosters AI innovation by democratizing computing access, enhancing data quality, developing indigenous AI capabilities, attracting top AI talent, enabling industry collaboration, providing startup risk capital, ensuring socially impactful AI projects, and promoting ethical AI.
Light Electric Vehicle Charge Standards- The first global and India-centric and Interoperable Standards have been conceived with due consultations with Industry and Technologists, prototyped, proven, piloted and deemed satisfactory- the Standards are now published by BIS.
Dual Plugin Charging Standards for eBuses- Global first and Interoperable and India-centric has been prepared and after due process has been notified as standard by BIS. A Dual Gun concept has not only been developed but has also been successfully tested in Ahmedabad Ranip Depot, with due support from PSA's office.
Automated Charging Device (ACD- Pantograph) for eBuses- Based on the SAE standards have been prepared and has been handed over to BIS for processing, circulation, consultations and publishing.