I&B Ministry
MIB asks media outlets to display logo of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’
Mumbai: The central government has directed print, electronic and digital media to display the logo of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ as part of the campaign to commemorate the completion of 75 years of Indian independence.
“Private media have consistently taken the lead in celebrating India’s patriotic spirit and national achievements. It is advised to use the logo during the period of celebrations so that citizens are made aware of India’s rich history and commitment towards a bright future,” said the union information and broadcasting ministry.
The ministry has asked print, electronic and digital media along with private TV channels to show the logo. The ‘Amrit Mahotsav’ campaign commenced on 12 March this year and will end on 15 August 2023. It celebrates the glorious history of our freedom struggle and journey of socio-cultural, political, and economic progress over the last 75 years.
There are various events and activities that are being undertaken by the central/state/union/territory government, civil society, and other organisations under five pillars: the freedom struggle, ideas @75, achievements @75, actions @75, and resolve @75.
The ministry said media platforms may consider displaying the official ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ logo during news programmes, reports, bulletins, especially while reporting on matters relating to 75 years of India’s independence so that viewers may be informed about the campaign and they take forward the spirit of ‘jan bhagidari’ (public participation) envisaged under the Mahotsav.
I&B Ministry
Government sets up AI governance group to steer policy
AIGEG to align ministries, assess jobs impact, guide AI deployment.
MUMBAI: If artificial intelligence is the engine, the government is now building the dashboard and making sure everyone reads from the same screen. The Centre has constituted a new inter-ministerial body to coordinate India’s approach to AI, formalising a key recommendation from its governance framework and the Economic Survey. The AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG), set up by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, will act as the central platform to align AI-related policy across ministries, regulators and departments, an attempt to bring coherence to what has so far been a fragmented and fast-evolving landscape.
The group will be chaired by union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, with minister of state Jitin Prasada as vice chairperson. Its composition reflects both technological and economic priorities, bringing together the principal scientific adviser, the chief economic adviser, and the CEO of NITI Aayog, alongside key secretaries from telecommunications, economic affairs and science and technology. A representative from the National Security Council Secretariat is also part of the group, while the MeitY secretary will serve as member convenor.
At its core, AIGEG is designed to do two things: coordinate and anticipate. On the policy front, it will review existing regulatory mechanisms, issue guidance across sectors and ensure companies remain compliant with evolving legal frameworks. Beyond that, it will oversee national initiatives on AI governance, with a focus on enabling responsible innovation rather than merely regulating it.
The economic dimension is equally central. The group has been tasked with assessing how AI-driven automation could reshape jobs identifying which roles are most at risk, where those impacts may be geographically concentrated, and whether technology will augment or replace human labour. Based on these assessments, it will develop mitigation strategies and transition plans, signalling a more proactive stance on workforce disruption.
In parallel, AIGEG will work with industry stakeholders to chart a long-term roadmap for AI adoption, categorising use cases into “deploy”, “pilot” or “defer” buckets depending on readiness factors such as data availability, skill levels and regulatory clarity. The aim is to move from broad ambition to structured execution deciding not just what can be built, but what should be built now.
The group will function as the apex layer in India’s AI governance architecture, supported by a Technology and Policy Expert Committee that will track global developments, emerging risks and regulatory priorities. Together, the two bodies are expected to shape both the pace and direction of AI adoption in the country.
In a landscape where technology often outruns policy, the creation of AIGEG signals an attempt to close that gap ensuring that India’s AI journey is not just rapid, but also coordinated, accountable and economically grounded.
