T-Works to host ‘AI Readiness Assessment Methodology in India’ consultative workshop on Tuesday

This is the third of five multi-stakeholder consultations under the AI RAM initiative by UNESCO and Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), following earlier sessions in New Delhi and Bangalore.

Hyderabad: A stakeholder consultation on ‘AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in India’ will be held at T-Works on Tuesday.

This is the third of five multi-stakeholder consultations under the AI RAM initiative by UNESCO and Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), following earlier sessions in New Delhi and Bangalore.

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The event is aimed at shaping an India-specific AI policy report, the initiative focuses on mapping strengths and opportunities in the ethical AI ecosystem. It will feature policymakers, technologists, academia, and practitioners. The consultation is an opportunity to help shape a responsible, future-ready AI roadmap for the country.

The event also has a panel discussion on “Shaping Ethics in AI Governance: Government and Multilateral Perspectives”, with participation from senior officials representing MeitY, Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, Amrita University and UNESCO.

Participants will also engage in four thematic breakout groups on governance, workforce readiness, infrastructure, and use cases, facilitating deeper dialogue and input on key dimensions of India’s AI readiness. The key segment of the event is a fireside chat on the IndiaAI Mission, featuring Abhishek Singh, CEO, IndiaAI Mission, and Additional Secretary, MeitY.

The UNESCO Regional Office for South Asia, MeitY and Ikigai Law are organizing the stakeholder consultation on the AI Readiness Assessment Methodology (RAM) in India.