AI’s next test — reaching India’s informal women worker
This article examines the gender-based implications of AI adoption in India, particularly for women in the informal workforce. It argues that without gender-responsive design and governance, AI risks exacerbating existing structural inequalities rather than fostering inclusive growth.
Why it matters
As India pushes for digital transformation, ensuring that AI benefits the majority of the female workforce is critical for long-term economic stability and social equity.
India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047 rests on whether the productivity gains unlocked by artificial intelligence (AI) are broadly shared or concentrated among those already well-served. AI is reshaping value chains across agriculture, logistics, health care and financial services. The design choices in these systems, who they are built for, whose data they train on, and whose languages they speak, will determine whether this transformation amplifies India’s inclusive growth story or adds a dimension to structural inequalities.
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