MeitY launches India’s AI Governance Guidance with ‘Do No Harm’ principle at core

The Government of India has officially launched the Guidelines for Responsible AI Governance, marking a significant step toward ethical and inclusive AI adoption. The document was unveiled by Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, in the presence of Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY; Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, CEO IndiaAI Mission, DG NIC; Ms. Kavita Bhatia, Scientist ‘G’ & COO, IndiaAI Mission; and Prof. B. Ravindran, IIT Madras. Commenting on the development, Probir Roy Chowdhury, Partner, JSA Advocates and Solicitors, said, “These guidelines serve as a foundational reference for policymakers, researchers, and industry to strengthen cooperation for safe, responsible, and inclusive AI adoption. For businesses, this translates into improved accountability and compliance by design. Companies should build robust risk assessment frameworks and consider adopting voluntary compliance measures — which I believe will soon become the baseline for safe and trusted AI deployment.”. Read more