AI Appreciation Day 2025

• On July 16, AI Appreciation Day is celebrated across India.

• It marks the country's emerging presence in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem.

• The role of AI in transforming sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and governance has been widely acknowledged, from major tech cities to remote villages.

• India's progress in the field of AI has been shaped by long-term government plans, including the 'AI for All' vision and the National Strategy for AI, which aim at inclusive growth.

• The foundation of India's AI journey was laid in the 1960s, and major milestones such as the Knowledge-Based Computer Systems project of 1986 and the supercomputing efforts of the 1990s further advanced the field.