New Delhi, May 11 -- As India celebrates National Technology Day on Sunday, tech leaders are emphasising the urgent need for policy reforms, skill development, and responsible innovation to position the country as a global leader in artificial intelligence.

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) reshaping the technological landscape, the sector is poised to drive significant transformation and economic growth.

The celebration of National Technology Day was started by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1999 to honour Indian scientists, engineers and technologists, who worked for India's scientific and technological advancement and ensured the successful conduct of Pokhran tests in May 1998.

Since then, National Technology Day is o...