NEWS

• On 15 September 2025, NITI Aayog launched two major initiatives under its Frontier Tech Hub:
  • AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap: Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth
  • NITI Frontier Tech Repository
• Aimed at transforming India into a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) by 2047 through frontier technologies.

HIGHLIGHTS

Key Highlights of the Roadmap

• Objective: Translate AI potential into measurable national outcomes.
• Two Levers for Growth:
  • Accelerating AI adoption across industries → boosts productivity and efficiency.
  • Transforming R&D with Generative AI → leapfrog innovation and global competitiveness.
• Emphasis on district-level deployment of AI for inclusive growth.

Frontier Tech Repository

• Digital platform showcasing 200+ impact stories across:
  • Agriculture
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • National Security
• Demonstrates how states and startups are applying technology to transform livelihoods.

New Initiatives under Frontier Tech Hub

• Frontier 50 Initiative: Support for 50 aspirational districts/blocks to adopt repository use-cases for faster service delivery.
• NITI Frontier Tech Impact Awards: Recognition of 3 states excelling in technology-driven governance and development.