New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- AI is a critical tool for solving India's talent shortages in essential public sectors rather than a threat to the overall labour market, argues Neeraj Aggarwal, Managing Director & Partner at BCG. He believes that for a country facing a lack of professionals in key areas, the technology serves as a necessary force to expand reach and impact.

"I think it's question which needs a lot of examination," Aggarwal stated. "I think there are lots of problems where India is talent deficit. Take healthcare, take education. We need more doctors, we need more teachers. So for many of those problems, AI is a huge multiplier."

While Aggarwal acknowledges that the composition of the workforce will shift, he remains optimistic th...