How ready is India for artificial intelligence?

Revolutions do not always follow a linear timeline. They can be sporadic and unpredictable. NITI Aayog's roadmap for national Artificial Intelligence programme hopes to bring one such revolution. The allocated Rs 3,073 crore will spearhead work on fifth generation technology startups like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), 3D printing and Blockchain. The magnanimity of effort can be gauged by the near doubling of the fund for the programme. Atal Innovation Mission can give Rs 10 crore to start-ups that fit the criteria.