Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal Calls on Youth to Drive India’s AI Journey
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Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal addressed the SRCC Centenary Conclave on “Pathways to Viksit Bharat”, urging the youth to drive India's AI journey, focus on emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and lifelong learning. He highlighted that political stability, resilient supply chains, and fair trading practices strengthen India's position as a global investment and manufacturing destination. The Minister noted that India's demographic dividend, entrepreneurial spirit, and startup ecosystem will support its growth as a fast-growing economy. He also mentioned that the first tranche of the US bilateral trade agreement is undergoing final legal drafting for operationalization.