For successful adoption of AI in the public forum, concerns regarding ethical management of data and the digital divide prevalent in Indian society needs to be addressed. Technology disruptions like AI are once-in-a generation phenomenon, and hence large-scale national strategies, need to be taken to strike a balance between narrow definitions of financial impact and the greater good.Amitabh Kant summarized it best when he commented-” Democratizing AI” is essential for India’s Inclusive growth.