Panchkula, Dec. 9 -- Union minister for power, housing and urban affairs Manohar Lal Khattar highlighted India's rapid stride towards an innovation driven future, particularly in 6G and artificial intelligence (AI), on Day 3 of the India International Science Festival (IISF) in Panchkula on Monday.

Khattar, while addressing the "New Age Technologies-Vision 2047" panel discussion,emphasised the joint responsibility of scientists and students to promote and responsibly implement new technologies for societal benefit.

He noted that AI was the key technology of the future, offering effective solutions across all sectors. Khattar stressed AI's crucial role in the energy and housing sectors. "In energy, AI can lead to significant cost reducti...