18 Mar, 2025
- Agenda
- Highlights
AI Economics
11:00 AM -1:45 PM, March 18, 2025
Chaitya, ITC Maurya, New Delhi
Co-hosted by OpenAI
Session 1: AI Overview and Policy Priorities for India
(11:00 AM – 12:30 PM)
Opening Remarks by Deepak Mishra, Director and CE, ICRIER
Global AI Race: India’s Ambition, Options and Challenges by Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, Government of India
Presentation on “How will AI transform the economy? by Ronnie Chatterji, Chief Economist, OpenAI
Labour in the AI Era: Crisis or Catalyst?
V Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Advisor, Government of India
Presentation on Possible Use Cases for India by Jonathan Lim, Solutions Architect, OpenAI
Ideas and direction from Senior Policymakers
Senior officials / representatives from:
• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
• Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation
• Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
• Ministry of Education
• Ministry of Labour and Employment
Coffee Break
(12:30– 12:40 PM)
Session 2: Deep diving into AI Policy and Sectoral Use Cases: Infrastructure, Talent, Adoption and Inclusion
(12:40 – 1:40 PM)
Discussion will be moderated by the ICRIER Team
Concluding Remarks and Vote of Thanks by Pragya Misra, OpenAI
(1:40 – 1:45 PM)
Followed by Lunch
AI Economics
11:00 AM -1:45 PM, March 18, 2025
Chaitya, ITC Maurya, New Delhi
Co-hosted by OpenAI
The closed-door roundtable on “AI Economics,” co-hosted by ICRIER and OpenAI on March 18, 2025, brought together key policymakers, economists, technologists, industry associations, and not-for-profit organizations to discuss the transformative impact of AI on India’s economy.
The discussions highlighted India’s strategic position in the global AI race, emphasizing the need for investments in AI infrastructure, data governance, inclusive adoption, and building trust. Amitabh Kant opened the session by outlining India’s AI ambitions and the need for technological autonomy. Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji examined AI’s effects on the Indian economy, while V Anantha Nageswaran provided insights into its economic impact and labor market shifts. Senior officials from various ministries also contributed to the discussions.
The conversation covered various AI use cases and the challenges of implementation at the grassroots level. India’s unique Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) approach, aimed at democratizing AI access across the country, was also explored.
Key Takeaways:
• India’s Strategic AI Position:
Recognized as a key player in the global hashtagAIRace, India must prioritize investments in hashtagAIInfrastructure and governance.
• Technological Autonomy:
Emphasized by Amitabh Kant as essential for driving economic growth through self-reliance in AI.
• AI’s Economic Impact:
Highlighted by Aaron “Ronnie” Chatterji, showcasing how AI is reshaping the Indian economy.
• Labor Market Shifts:
Insights from V Anantha Nageswaran on AI-driven changes in employment and workforce dynamics.
• Government Involvement:
Senior officials from various ministries shared perspectives on AI policies and adoption strategies.
• Implementation Challenges:
Discussion on real-world AI use cases and the barriers to adoption at the grassroots level.
• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI):
Explored as a means to democratize AI access and ensure widespread benefits across India.
