**Executive Summary**
On 15 April 2026, Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan delivered the 5th Dr. Rajendra Prasad Annual Memorial Lecture at the IIPA’s 72nd Founders’ Day in New Delhi. The address focused on leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative tool for "Good Governance" and a primary enabler for achieving "Viksit Bharat" by 2047. Key action items include building an AI-ready workforce and ensuring the ethical application of technology to foster inclusive growth.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Governance and National Vision**
* AI is presented as a "human revolution" that makes governance faster, smarter, more transparent, and service-oriented.
* The technology supports the vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" by enabling targeted welfare delivery and reducing leakages.
* AI acts as a bridge between policy and citizens, facilitating data-driven decision-making and improving public service delivery.
* India aims to utilize AI to reach the "last person in the queue," ensuring no one is left behind in the journey toward a developed nation by 2047.
**Linguistic and Sectoral Empowerment**
* The BHASHINI platform is highlighted as a significant step toward linguistic empowerment, making parliamentary papers available in multiple Indian languages.
* In healthcare, AI is transforming access through AI-assisted TB screening, portable X-ray devices, and the eSanjeevani telemedicine platform.
* Transformative impacts are noted across other critical sectors, including agriculture, MSMEs, cybersecurity, the judiciary, and administrative systems.
**National Ecosystem and Global Standing**
* India ranks among the top nations globally in AI vibrancy and has received strong confidence from global industry leaders.
* Key initiatives to strengthen the technological ecosystem include the India AI Mission and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation.
**Workforce Development and Ethics**
* There is a strategic focus on building an "AI-ready workforce" through the National Education Policy, Skill India Digital Hub, and Yuva AI.
* Use of AI must be strictly guided by principles of fairness, accountability, responsibility, and ethics to serve humanity positively.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government and Administrative Bodies**
**Impact**
Administrative systems are empowered with "superpowers" to better understand and respond to citizen needs through data-driven insights.
**Action Required**
Integrate AI into public service frameworks and adopt platforms like BHASHINI to ensure inclusive, multi-lingual governance.
**Youth and Professionals**
**Impact**
This group faces a shifting job landscape where technology creates new opportunities for empowerment despite initial apprehensions.
**Action Required**
Embrace emerging technologies and engage with training initiatives such as Yuva AI and Skill India Digital Hub to prepare for a future-ready ecosystem.
**Technology Developers and Industry Leaders**
**Impact**
Stakeholders in the tech sector are positioned at the forefront of a global AI revolution with significant state backing through the India AI Mission.
**Action Required**
Harness AI as a force for good while adhering to strict ethical standards, fairness, and accountability in all technological developments.
Key Entities Referenced
India AI Mission: A key government initiative aimed at strengthening the country's technological ecosystem and leveraging artificial intelligence for governance.
BHASHINI: India's national AI-powered language platform designed to enable linguistic empowerment and inclusive governance in a diverse nation.
Viksit Bharat: The national vision for a developed India by 2047, which identifies AI as a critical enabler for inclusive, efficient, and future-ready progress.
Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA): The premier academic and research institution hosting the discussions on AI’s role in public service and governance.
Anusandhan National Research Foundation: A government initiative focused on strengthening the country’s technological research and development infrastructure.
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Vice President calls for embracing AI as a force
for greater good at the 5th Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Memorial Lecture on “AI for Good Governance”
at IIPA
Vice President highlights Dr Rajendra Prasad’s resolve,
recalls Somnath Temple visit
Artificial Intelligence is empowering governments to serve
better than ever before: Vice President
AI is an enabler for building a Viksit Bharat that is inclusive,
efficient, and future-ready: Vice President
India is at the forefront of leveraging AI which strengthens the
vision of Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas: Vice President
Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological revolution, it is
a human revolution: Vice President
Posted On: 15 APR 2026 1:28PM by PIB Delhi
The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, participated as the Chief Guest at the 72nd
Founders’ Day celebrations of the IIPA in New Delhi today. On the occasion, he delivered the 5th Dr.
Rajendra Prasad Annual Memorial Lecture on the theme “AI for Good Governance.”
Paying rich tributes to Dr. Rajendra Prasad, he highlighted Dr. Prasad’s steadfast adherence to moral
conscience and convictions, recalling his visit to the Somnath Temple even in the face of resistance from
prominent leaders of the time. The Vice President noted that Dr. Prasad continues to be remembered for
his simplicity, integrity, and dedication to public duty, adding that his life underscores the principle that
true governance is about service, not power. He described the lecture series as a befitting tribute to the
Chairman of the Constituent Assembly and the first President of India.
Stating that the world is witnessing one of the most exciting phases in human history, the Vice President
observed that we are living in the Age of AI, where machines can learn and systems can think. He said that
Artificial Intelligence is redefining governance, giving governments a new superpower,the ability to better
understand, respond, and serve citizens than ever before. Emphasizing that governance is not merely about
rules and systems, he said its true purpose lies in empowering people and ensuring that no one is left
behind, and that AI has a crucial role to play in achieving this goal.Describing AI as a key enabler in the journey towards a Viksit Bharat by 2047, the Vice President said it is
making governance faster, smarter, and more transparent. He noted that AI is enabling precise and
dignified delivery of services to the last person in the queue, strengthening the vision of Sabka Saath,
Sabka Vikas by ensuring targeted welfare delivery and reducing leakages. He added that AI will act as a
bridge between policy and people, enabling data-driven decision-making, improving public service
delivery, and fostering trust between citizens and institutions.
Highlighting India’s progress in the field, the Vice President said that under the leadership of Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi, the country is at the forefront of leveraging AI for inclusive governance. He
noted that AI-powered platforms are overcoming language barriers in a diverse nation like India. He
expressed pride in the fact that parliamentary papers are now available in multiple Indian languages
through AI interfaces. He also highlighted India’s national AI-powered language platform, BHASHINI, as
a significant step towards inclusive governance and linguistic empowerment.
The Vice President further elaborated on the application of AI across sectors. In healthcare, he noted that
AI is playing a transformative role through initiatives such as AI-assisted TB screening, AI-enabled
portable X-ray devices, and telemedicine platforms like eSanjeevani, ensuring that distance is no longer a
barrier to healthcare access. He added that similar transformative impacts are being witnessed in
agriculture, MSMEs, cybersecurity, judiciary, and administrative systems, emphasizing that just as
governance touches every field, AI too is now influencing every sector.
The Vice President noted that the country ranks among the top nations globally, including a high position
in global AI vibrancy rankings. He highlighted key government initiatives such as the India AI Mission,
and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation, which aim to strengthen the country’s technological
ecosystem. He also referred to the recent AI Impact Summit held in Delhi, where India’s leadership in AI
was widely acknowledged, and shared that global industry leaders have expressed strong confidence in
India’s vast potential in Artificial Intelligence.
Encouraging the youth and professionals, the Vice President urged them to embrace AI and emerging
technologies. Drawing a parallel with the initial apprehensions surrounding computers, he noted that
technology ultimately creates new opportunities and empowers people. He emphasized the importance of
building an AI-ready workforce and highlighted initiatives such as Skill India Digital Hub, the National
Education Policy, and Yuva AI, which are contributing to a robust and future-ready ecosystem.
Addressing the ethical dimension of AI, the Vice President cautioned that every great technological power
must be guided by responsibility. He underscored that AI must always be guided by principles of fairness,
accountability, and ethics to ensure that it serves humanity positively.
In his concluding remarks, the Vice President stated that Artificial Intelligence is not just a technological
revolution but a human revolution. He called upon all stakeholders to harness AI as a force for good
governance and to build a society that is just, inclusive, and compassionate. He urged everyone to lead this
transformation with wisdom, responsibility, and a vision for a better future.
Union Minister and Chairman of the IIPA Executive Council, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Director General of IIPA,
Dr. Surendra Kumar Bagde, along with distinguished guests, faculty members, and participants, were
present on the occasion.Vice President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the 72nd Founders’ Day
celebrations of the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) in New Delhi
today. On the occasion, he delivered the 5th Dr. Rajendra Prasad Annual
Memorial Lecture on the theme “AI for Good Governance.”… pic.twitter.com/bXU
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