Presidency School of Artificial Intelligence & Advanced Computing (PSAIAC), Presidency University, organised a thought-provoking session titled “The Digital Spinning Wheel: Weaving Grassroots AI for a Viksit Bharat” on 25 July 2026, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, at Seminar Hall 2, F Block, Presidency University.

 

The session explored the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the grassroots level and its role in addressing local and community-level challenges. The programme brought together more than 100 faculty members and research scholars from various disciplines, providing a platform for meaningful discussions on the application of AI for social and community impact.

 

Focus of the Session

 

The session explored how AI can empower communities and contribute to the vision of a Viksit Bharat by addressing challenges across key sectors, including education, agriculture, healthcare, governance, rural entrepreneurship and skill development.

 

Key themes discussed during the session included:

• Grassroots AI for Rural and Community Development

• AI in Education and Personalised Learning

• AI for Smart Governance and Digital Public Services

• Indigenous AI, Language Technologies and Digital Inclusion

• Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) for Social Impact

• AI Innovation, Research Collaborations and Industry–Academia Partnerships

Expert Perspective

 

The session featured Mr Madan Padaki from JAN AI as the resource person. His participation brought valuable perspectives on AI innovation, grassroots applications and the potential of emerging technologies to create meaningful social impact.

 

Towards a Viksit Bharat

 

The programme aimed to enhance participants’ understanding of the role of Grassroots AI in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. It also encouraged participants to explore the application of AI across sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, governance, sustainability and rural development.

 

The session highlighted the importance of collaboration between academia, industry, government, startups and research organisations in developing responsible and impactful AI solutions for communities.

 

Key Outcomes

 

The programme provided participants with an opportunity to:

• Gain a deeper understanding of Grassroots AI and its relevance to Viksit Bharat 2047.

• Explore AI applications across perse social and developmental sectors.

• Identify potential research opportunities in AI for social impact.

• Encourage interdisciplinary research and innovation.

• Strengthen opportunities for academia–industry and research collaborations.

• Understand the potential of Generative AI and LLMs in addressing community-level challenges.

The session served as a valuable platform for connecting AI, innovation and social impact, while encouraging faculty and researchers to envision technology-driven solutions that can contribute meaningfully to an inclusive and developed India.