In a significant move to address the growing influence of artificial intelligence, the Centre has formed a high-level body to evaluate its impact on jobs and design a national governance framework. The decision, announced through an official order dated 13 April, reflects rising concerns around automation, regulation and workforce transitions.
The newly created AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG), set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), will coordinate AI-related policies across departments. It will also identify job roles most at risk of automation and develop transition plans for affected workers.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will chair the body, while Minister of State Jitin Prasada will serve as vice chairperson.
The formation of AIGEG formalises recommendations from India’s AI Governance Guidelines and the Economic Survey, both of which highlighted the need for a unified, inter-ministerial approach. The group will align AI deployment with labour market realities and broader social stability goals.
The body includes senior officials such as the Principal Scientific Adviser, Chief Economic Adviser, CEO of NITI Aayog, and Secretaries from key departments including Telecommunications, Economic Affairs, and Science and Technology. A representative from the National Security Council Secretariat will also be part of the group, while the MeitY Secretary will act as member convenor.
AIGEG has a wide mandate covering policy, regulation and economic analysis. It will review existing frameworks, identify regulatory gaps, and ensure compliance with laws across sectors. The group will also guide AI adoption in both public and private sectors and represent India’s stance in global AI discussions.
A major focus will be the creation of a 10-year roadmap for AI deployment. This will assess job risks, regional impact, and classify AI use cases into “deploy,” “pilot,” and “defer” categories based on readiness factors such as data, skills and legal frameworks.
The group will also evaluate labour market challenges, especially considering India’s large informal workforce. It will design mitigation strategies and transition plans suited to varying skill levels and regional differences.
A Technology and Policy Expert Committee will support AIGEG by tracking global developments and advising on risks and regulatory approaches.
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