Parliament Question: Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

**Executive Summary** This document answers the LOK Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1611 on the use of Generative Artificial Intelligence, addressed to the Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, and to be answered on December 10, 2025. The response outlines the government's initiatives in deploying AI tools, ensuring responsible usage, and addressing potential security risks. It highlights AI tools developed by NIC and CERT-In, along with published advisories and guidelines for AI security. **Key Points / Main Content** * **Government AI Initiatives:** * Government is enabling the safe and responsible use of AI across Ministries and Departments to improve productivity, report preparation, analytics and citizen services. * Government is offering secure AI platforms, access to models and datasets, and clear guidelines for safe AI use. * **Development of Generative AI-based tools:** * NIC has developed LEGRAA (Legal Research Analytics Assistance) for the judiciary (pilot mode). * It includes an AI bot answering queries or rulings of SCI from 1950 onwards, and queries for individual case/petitions uploaded. * NIC is developing an AI-based tool for parliamentarians. * AI Anveshika is NIC’s "Generative AI as a Service" offering (Meghraj cloud infrastructure). * Supports natural language-based query and document search applications. * Uses document embedding, retrieval pipelines, and generative AI models for context-aware responses. * AI Vihangam Drishti is the GeoSpatial Image Analytics Service. * Used for drone image segmentation to identify concrete rooftops and estimate solar paneling area for 30,000 villages. * Useful for monitoring/prevention of natural disasters. * Government is developing AI-based tools for real-time decision making and to improve public grievance redressal in CPGRAMS. * **Secure Access to AI Models:** * AI Kosh hosts over 250 AI models developed in India using Indian datasets. * Open-source AI models are hosted in India on the AIRAWAT compute infrastructure (C-DAC Pune) ensuring security by government entities. * Models are deployed through APIs on a chargeable basis. * NIC enables access to open-source models via MeghRaj Cloud, ensuring no sensitive data leaves government-controlled platforms. * **Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In):** * CERT-In has issued guidelines incorporating safeguards for safe and responsible AI usage. * Advisory on 'Safety measures to be taken to minimize adversarial threats arising from Artificial Intelligence (AI) based applications' was published in May 2023. * CERT-In and SISA launched CSPAI (Certified Security Professional in Artificial Intelligence) program in September 2024 to train cybersecurity professionals. * Advisory depicting best practices for effective and responsible use of Generative AI solutions was published in March 2025. * CERT-In co-signed ANSSI's February 2025 report, advocating a risk-based framework and global dialogue on AI-related cyber risks. * Technical guidelines were issued in July 2025 for Bill of Materials (BOM) for software, hardware, Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing & Cryptography requirements to enhance security and transparency of supply chains. **Impact Analysis** **Ministries and Departments of the Government** * **Impact:** Required to integrate and utilize AI tools for enhanced productivity, report preparation, analytics, and citizen services, adhering to government guidelines for safe and responsible usage. * **Action Required:** Implement AI tools and platforms as directed, while ensuring compliance with security guidelines and best practices outlined by CERT-In and other relevant advisories. **Parliamentarians** * **Impact:** Will have access to an AI-based tool to aid in understanding Parliament Procedures. * **Action Required:** Familiarize themselves with the developed AI tool for parliamentary procedures, and utilize it for informed decision-making and enhanced understanding of parliamentary matters. **Judiciary** * **Impact:** The judiciary will benefit from the LEGRAA tool, improving legal research and analytics, particularly for rulings of the Supreme Court of India (SCI). * **Action Required:** Utilize the LEGRAA tool to enhance legal research capabilities, particularly for accessing and analyzing rulings of the SCI from 1950 onwards, to improve the efficiency and quality of judicial processes. **Citizens** * **Impact:** Citizens will benefit from enhanced citizen services through the application of AI by the Government. * **Action Required:** Expect improved and efficient government services, and be aware of the AI initiatives and how they can benefit in accessing government services. **Cybersecurity Professionals** * **Impact:** Cybersecurity professionals will require new knowledge on AI and security related to AI-based applications. * **Action Required:** Undertake the CSPAI program and stay updated with the advisories, guidelines, and best practices to secure AI systems.

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