India, March 20 -- India is expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across national data platforms, statistical systems, and public service delivery, as part of a broader effort to improve data access, analysis, and governance.

The developments indicate a transition from data access platforms to AI-driven systems that support querying, analysis, and decision-making.

Recent initiatives by NITI Aayog and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) reflect the adoption of AI-based interfaces for natural language search, direct querying, and context-based information access.

According to a PIB report, key initiatives include AI-enabled search, chatbot interfaces, and machine learning tools integrated into plat...