The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on November 5 formally launched the India AI Governance Guidelines, outlining a national framework for ethical and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence.

The document, prepared under the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) and the IndiaAI Mission, lays out a phased, multi-stakeholder approach that aims to balance innovation with oversight and aligns with existing legal frameworks rather than introducing new legislation.

“This is a much-awaited report,” IT Secretary S Krishnan said at the launch. “India has consciously chosen not to lead with regulation but to encourage innovation while studying global approaches. Wherever possible, we will rely on existing laws and frameworks rather than rush into new legislation.”

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