NITI Aayog released a new study on Wednesday that examines how artificial intelligence and advanced technologies can improve the lives of India’s 490 million informal workers. The report, titled AI for Inclusive Societal Development and developed with Deloitte, highlights the informal sector’s significant role in India’s economy but notes that this workforce remains excluded from formal protections and opportunities. Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, stressed that empowering these workers is both an economic and moral responsibility.
The study argues that technology alone cannot address the barriers faced by informal workers without human intervention and strategic investments. NITI Aayog has proposed Mission Digital ShramSetu, a national mission to make AI and frontier technologies accessible and beneficial for all workers. The mission will focus on increasing productivity, providing digital skills, and ensuring dignity in work by fostering collaboration across government, industry, academia, and civil society. The initiative aims to support India’s growth and advance the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
The study argues that technology alone cannot address the barriers faced by informal workers without human intervention and strategic investments. NITI Aayog has proposed Mission Digital ShramSetu, a national mission to make AI and frontier technologies accessible and beneficial for all workers. The mission will focus on increasing productivity, providing digital skills, and ensuring dignity in work by fostering collaboration across government, industry, academia, and civil society. The initiative aims to support India’s growth and advance the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
