NewzVille Desk
Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran today said that India can lead globally by aligning AI adoption with mass employability through education reform. Nageswaran made these remarks during the Future of Employability and AI session at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi.
He said, India could become one of the largest societies where machine learning and human resources complement each other rather than conflict.
He asserted that the change will not happen by accident but will require political will, state capacity, and national commitment to align technological adoption with mass employability.
He also stressed on the importance of a joint effort into the matter, adding that which should include the private sector, academics and the policy makers.
Chief Economic Advisor also highlighted the importance of change and reform in education, pedagogy, and the delivery of foundational skills.
CEO of EdgeVerve Sateesh Seetharamiah said AI will act as a faster capability multiplier and life-long learning ability will be the core mantra to tide over the AI wave.
He added that AI has generated more productivity to businesses, adding that ultimately there has to be a human being to take accountability of the jobs getting done.
