India, July 24 -- As India confronts growing challenges of water stress, climate change and rapid urbanisation, AI can become a powerful instrument for integrating environmental data, anticipating risks and strengthening governance itself

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming central to India's development story. Through the IndiaAI Mission and investments in digital infrastructure, data centres and advanced computing, India has made clear its ambition to become a global AI leader.

Increasingly, the national conversation has moved beyond AI models and computing power to how AI can strengthen institutions, improve productivity and address real-world development challenges. Yet one important area has received relatively little atten...