Commerce Ministry identifying AI-proof professions, sectors where India can take global lead: Goyal
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the government is identifying 'AI-proof' professions to protect the workforce. The initiative aims to leverage India's skilled talent in sectors like tourism and handicrafts where AI can enhance efficiency rather than replace humans.
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As AI adoption grows, nations are increasingly looking for strategies to mitigate job displacement while maintaining economic competitiveness.
Commerce Ministry identifying AI-proof professions, sectors where India can take global lead: Goyal left Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal speaks during an interaction with the accompanying Indian Business Delegation, in Berlin on October 24, 2026. X/@PiyushGoyal via ANI X/@PiyushGoyal via ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/u6r4um/article71619313.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261024029L.jpg ANI Berlin [Germany], Oct 24 (ANI): Union Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal speaks during an interaction with the accompanying Indian Business Delegation, in Berlin on Saturday. (@PiyushGoyal X/ANI Photo) The Commerce and Industry Minister said that the focus would be on sectors where AI could improve efficiency without necessarily replacing human workers, while leveraging India’s large pool of skilled talent, youthful population and traditional strengths BERLIN The Commerce Ministry is identifying professions that are less vulnerable to artificial intelligence (AI) to prepare for the fast-changing technological landscape and tap opportunities for India to emerge as a global leader, Union Minister Piyush Goyal has said.
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