Yaduveer raises question on use of AI in Minority Welfare schemes
Mysuru-Kodagu MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar questioned the Ministry of Minority Affairs regarding the integration of AI into government schemes. The Ministry confirmed that AI is being deployed under the IndiaAI Mission with strict adherence to data protection and privacy guidelines.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing intersection of digital governance and data privacy concerns in India's public sector.
Mysuru-Kodagu Lok Sabha MP Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar recently raised a question in the Lok Sabha regarding the incorporation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in various schemes of the Ministry of Minority Affairs.
A statement here said the MP had sought information from the government on the objectives behind the use of AI, the schemes planned for implementation, the safeguarding of personal data, measures to prevent discrimination, and independent evaluation and review mechanisms.
Responding to the question, the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs stated that, under the ambit of the IndiaAI Mission, it is examining the use of AI-based technologies in collaboration with domestic artificial intelligence institutions to make digital governance more effective.
The government said digital platforms are being developed to further ease citizen services, including multilingual AI chatbots, virtual assistant systems, and the Haj Suvidha app, the statement said.
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