A high-level inter-ministerial body, the AI Governance and Economic Group (AIGEG), has been formed under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to coordinate AI policy, assess its impact on jobs, and craft a national governance strategy.

AI use cases will be categorized as deploy, pilot, or defer based on readiness in data, skills, and legal frameworks.

AIGEG will review existing mechanisms, issue guidelines to ensure firms comply with local laws, oversee national AI governance across public and private sectors, and promote responsible AI innovation and deployment in key sectors.

The government extended the public comment deadline on IT rule amendments to late April 2026.

MeitY has tightened compliance timelines for major tech platforms, mandating adherence to IT Act directives and clarifying a three-hour takedown window for content that could facilitate unlawful acts.

India amended IT Rules to regulate AI-generated content with required labeling, effective from February 2026, and considered expanding Section 69A powers for multi-department takedown directives.

The structure aims to keep policymaking technically informed and globally aligned while prioritizing national interests, balancing innovation with social stability and labor considerations.

Membership includes senior stakeholders from government across policy development, science and technology, security, and economic affairs.

The Secretary of MeitY will serve as Member Convener to coordinate AIGEG’s work.

The report situates the AI governance push within broader digital governance coverage and ongoing industry updates.

AIGEG seeks to align multiple ministries, regulators, and advisory bodies under a unified national framework to streamline decision-making and reduce policy fragmentation.

Guidelines point to potential IT Act amendments to classify AI systems, establish an India-specific AI risk framework, and create a national database of AI-related security incidents.