WORLDTECHIndia's Commerce Ministry Maps Professions Less Exposed to AI, Goyal Says
India's commerce ministry is identifying professions less vulnerable to artificial intelligence, Union Minister Piyush Goyal said, as the country looks to lead globally in fields where human skill stays central. The account comes from YourStory.
Focus on AI that supports human work
According to YourStory, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the government's attention would center on sectors where AI could improve efficiency without necessarily displacing workers. The approach, as described, draws on India's large reserve of skilled people, its young population and its established strengths.
Traditional crafts and services named as priorities
Asked about the aim of the initiative, Goyal said India could take global leadership in several areas, among them handicrafts, handloom, culinary arts and tourism. In these fields, he said, traditional skills and human creativity still matter, and a capable workforce is the foundation for that goal.
Incentives limited to where they are needed
Asked whether the government planned to offer incentives to these sectors, Goyal said support would be given where necessary, but that incentives would not be required for every activity.
Open questions
- Which specific professions has the commerce ministry so far identified as less vulnerable to AI?
- What form and scale of support will the government offer to the sectors it considers necessary?