The Ministry of Minority Affairs is leveraging artificial intelligence and digital technologies to enhance transparency, efficiency, and effectiveness in the implementation and monitoring of its schemes and programs. The Ministry explores the use of emerging technologies in collaboration with sovereign AI companies under the broader framework of IndiaAI Mission, particularly for strengthening digital governance and citizen-centric service delivery.
Specific applications include AI-enabled multilingual chatbots, virtual assistance, and intelligent digital interfaces, with particular mention of Haj services through the Haj Suvidha App and other Ministry initiatives. Any use of such technologies is undertaken in accordance with the applicable policy framework of the Government of India and relevant legal and regulatory provisions.
The IndiaAI Mission, approved by the Government, aims to establish a robust, inclusive and responsible AI ecosystem in the country. The Mission comprises seven key pillars: IndiaAI Compute, Foundation Models, IndiaAI Application Development Initiative, IndiaAI Future Skills, AIKosh (IndiaAI Datasets Platform), Safe & Trusted AI, and IndiaAI Startup Financing. These pillars are designed to promote indigenous AI capabilities, innovation, responsible AI, and socio-economic transformation across sectors.
The India AI Governance Guidelines, released on 5 November 2025, provide a comprehensive framework for safe, responsible and inclusive development of AI based on principles of Trust, People First, Innovation over Restraint, Fairness and Equity, Accountability, Understandable by Design, and Safety, Resilience and Sustainability.
Appropriate safeguards relating to privacy, confidentiality, data protection, information security, access control and responsible use of AI form an integral part of all technology-enabled solutions. Processing of personal data is governed by the provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 and other applicable legal provisions, including implementation of reasonable security safeguards, grievance redressal mechanisms, and other statutory requirements.
The Ministry's digital initiatives are implemented as part of the overall administration and monitoring of its schemes and programs. The Ministry does not maintain separate information regarding AI Vision Centers for Minorities, including applications, approvals, fund allocation, beneficiaries, and outcome assessment.
This information was provided by Union Minister of Minority Affairs Shri Kiren Rijiju in a written reply in Lok Sabha on August 5, 2026.