India, March 7 -- As India aspires to position as a global AI superpower by 2047, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw emphasized on the crucial role of academia has to play in terms to meet this aspiration and drive technological advancements. While speaking at the Dataquest Digital Leadership Conclave 2025, he outlined the expectations from educational institutions and researchers in shaping India's AI journey.

During the special discussion titled "Can India be an AI Superpower by 2047?", Vaishnaw engaged with Prof. S. Sadagopan, Dr. Sridhar Mitta, Raman Roy, Vinod Dham and Pradeep Gupta, stressing on the need for deeper collaboration between academia and industry.

Vaishnaw acknowledged that research and innovation within Indian universiti...