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Artificial Intelligence Paves Way for Inclusive Rural Development in India

Official Press

23 Feb 2026

India is leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive inclusive rural development. The country's comprehensive AI governance framework focuses on fairness and transparency. It includes initiatives across agriculture, healthcare, education, and governance, with tools like BHASHINI and BharatGen promoting linguistic inclusivity. Programs such as AIKosh and BhuPRAHARI facilitate resource optimization and efficient service delivery in rural areas. India's journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047 underscores a shift to scalable, people-centric AI systems.

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India and Brazil Sign TKDL Agreement to Protect Traditional Knowledge

India and Brazil have formalized an agreement granting Brazil's National Institute of Industrial Property access to India's Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL). This cooperation aims to protect India's traditional knowledge from misappropriation and enhance the quality of Brazil's patent examination procedures. The

Bharat Taxi Initiative Empowers Drivers with Cooperative Model

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, has launched Bharat Taxi, a cooperative taxi service aiming to empower drivers, or 'Sarathis', by giving them ownership and profit-sharing opportunities. This initiative focuses on the welfare of drivers, ensuring transparency and safety, and promoting equality through schemes

NHRC Investigates Indian Workers Held in Thailand

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has launched an investigation into reports of Indian workers from Odisha being held in captivity by their employer in Thailand for several months. The workers allege physical and mental abuse, withheld wages, and passport seizure. The NHRC has requested the Ministry of External

Vice-President Highlights India's Move Away from Colonial Legacy at Rajaji Utsav

Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan attended the Rajaji Utsav at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where he emphasized ongoing efforts to shed colonial influences and honor Indian figures like C. Rajagopalachari. As part of these efforts, the bust of Edwin Lutyens was replaced with that of C. Rajagopalachari, signifying a move towards reclaiming

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India and Brazil Sign TKDL Agreement to Protect Traditional Knowledge

Bharat Taxi Initiative Empowers Drivers with Cooperative Model

NHRC Investigates Indian Workers Held in Thailand

Vice-President Highlights India's Move Away from Colonial Legacy at Rajaji Utsav