India has strong innovation momentum, but more needs to be done on skilling front: UNESCO report

UNESCO’s AI Readiness Assessment Report on India, released at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlights the country’s strong innovation ecosystem and multilingual AI momentum. However, it stresses the need for improved data quality, deeper AI integration in education, and broader skilling beyond urban centres. The report also recommends balanced regulations and stronger Centre–State collaboration to ensure ethical and inclusive AI governance nationwide.