The IndiaAI Mission was launched in March 2024. The framework emphasises that government officers must develop a critical understanding of AI’s ethical and security challenges. The three-tier competency framework structures AI training based on roles and responsibilities. Level 1 is for policy-makers setting AI governance strategies, Level 2 covers mid-level officials overseeing AI-driven programs, and Level 3 focuses on implementation teams handling day-to-day AI operations. Last year, a controversy erupted after the government, in an advisory, asked artificial intelligence platforms to seek its permission before launching an AI product in the country. The advisory was rolled back after it faced huge criticism from the industry who termed it as ‘regressive’ and capable of \”stifling innovation\”. The government pushing for AI adoption but also working to institutionalise safeguards that enhance accountability, transparency, and fairness, the framework states. It marks a shift from a tech-first approach to a risk-aware governance model, requiring policymakers to scrutinise AI- driven decisions for fairness, transparency and potential harm.