Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday inaugurated a series of new artificial intelligence (AI) programs launched by the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (a public business school). The launch took place at the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026 (the first national event of India’s AI-in-education ecosystem), which the institute described as “a historic step towards democratising artificial intelligence education and establishing India as a global leader in responsible and ethical AI.”
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
At the Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan noted the transformative potential of AI for the country’s development. He said, “Our goal is to make India a global leader in ethical AI.”
Management Institutes ought to lead the way in incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into management, innovation, and practical problem-solving. Such programs will equip students for a future dominated by artificial intelligence (AI), while also making certain that technology stays in harmony with human values.
Education Minister Pradhan also stressed India’s demographic advantage. He said that the country’s young talent positions it in a unique position to develop indigenous (Swadeshi) artificial intelligence solutions. Education Minister Pradhan said, “Aspirational India must leverage artificial intelligence not only for economic growth but also for inclusive and socially meaningful progress.”
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