Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Raghav Chadha today made a strong appeal in the Rajya Sabha, urging the Central Government to ensure free nationwide access to advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Claude. He emphasized that such a move could be transformative for India’s economy, education system, healthcare sector, and overall productivity.
Speaking during the session, Chadha underlined the growing global race to harness the power of AI, warning that India risks falling behind if citizens are not equipped with the latest generative AI technologies. He stated that by 2030, AI is expected to fuel a $15 trillion global economy, and India must position itself as a leader in this revolution rather than a laggard.
AI as a Tool for Transformation Highlighting the immense potential of AI across sectors, Chadha noted:
Agriculture: AI-powered platforms can help farmers with crop management, weather predictions, pest control, and pricing information, directly improving rural livelihoods.
Education: Personalized AI tutors can bridge the learning gap, especially in underserved areas, by teaching students in their local languages and adapting to their individual needs.
Business and Entrepreneurship: Startups, MSMEs, and small traders could harness AI to optimize operations, reduce costs, and compete globally.
Healthcare: AI-driven diagnostics, treatment planning, and telemedicine can provide affordable and efficient healthcare solutions across both urban and rural India.
“Generative AI can multiply national productivity manifold, reduce human workload, and save people’s precious time. By making these tools freely available, we can empower every Indian – from farmers and students to entrepreneurs and senior citizens,” Chadha said.
Global Precedents Chadha pointed out that countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, and China have already initiated programs to provide free or subsidized access to advanced AI platforms for their populations. These governments view AI not as a luxury, but as a strategic necessity for maintaining competitiveness in the 21st century.
“If India aspires to become a global leader, we cannot afford to leave our people behind in this AI revolution,” Chadha emphasized. “The government must step in to ensure equitable access, so that every citizen, regardless of age, education, or socio-economic background, can benefit from the AI era.”
Call for Inclusive and Safe AI Deployment Chadha also stressed the importance of safety, ethics, and inclusivity in the rollout of AI tools. He recommended that access should be provided in multiple Indian languages to ensure wide adoption across the country’s diverse linguistic landscape. Furthermore, he urged the government to create strong safeguards against misuse, ensuring that generative AI is used responsibly and constructively.
“AI must not deepen inequalities. It must become a force of inclusion, bridging gaps rather than widening them. By providing free and safe access in local languages, the government can ensure that no Indian is left behind,” Chadha said.
A National Productivity Boost According to Chadha, universal access to AI could dramatically improve India’s productivity across all sectors. From reducing administrative bottlenecks in governance to empowering students with instant knowledge, and from enabling farmers with real-time advisory services to helping doctors with faster diagnostics, AI can save time and resources on a massive scale.
He argued that free access would democratize opportunities, allowing not only urban elites but also rural populations, small traders, and ordinary citizens to harness cutting-edge technology. “This is not about convenience for a few, but about empowerment for all,”.
Urgent Call to Action With the world rapidly advancing in AI adoption, Chadha warned that delays could have serious long-term consequences for India. “We cannot afford to be spectators in a race that will define the future of nations,” Raghav Chadha said. “If we do not act decisively now, we risk being left behind in the most important technological revolution of our times.”
Chadha urged the Central Government to immediately initiate a National AI Access Mission, making tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Grok, and Claude available free of cost for every Indian. Such an initiative, he argued, would be a bold step towards making India an AI-driven knowledge economy.
