MUMBAI, April 12 -- India stands on the cusp of a transformative era. Rapid advancements in automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics promise unprecedented economic growth, but also pose significant challenges to the nation's workforce. While the potential benefits are immense, realizing them requires proactive planning, strategic investment, and a commitment to inclusive growth. This article outlines a comprehensive blueprint for navigating this automation wave, ensuring that India's future of work is not defined by displacement and inequality, but by opportunity and shared prosperity. This has to be a joint and concerted effort by the state and central governments, as well as industry and academia.

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