National AI strategy me small manufacturers ko integrate karne ki zaroorat
Feb 16:
ITC executive Gaurav Kataria ne kaha ki Bharat ke MSMEs ko sirf traditional manufacturing tak limited rehne ke bajay AI-driven manufacturing transformation ka central pillar banna hoga. Unhone emphasize kiya ki national AI strategy tabhi effective hogi jab small businesses uska active part banenge.
Kataria ke mutabik, large industries already automation aur data analytics adopt kar rahi hain, lekin MSME sector — jo manufacturing backbone maana jata hai — abhi bhi manual processes aur low-tech production par depend karta hai. Agar AI tools jaise predictive maintenance, demand forecasting aur smart quality control ko MSMEs me integrate kiya jaye, toh productivity aur competitiveness sharply improve ho sakte hain.
Unhone suggest kiya ki government policies aur industry partnerships milkar MSMEs ko affordable AI tools, shared technology infrastructure aur training support provide karein. Particularly cluster-based manufacturing hubs me common AI platforms develop kiye ja sakte hain jisse small firms bina heavy investment ke digital transformation kar saken.
Kataria ne yeh bhi highlight kiya ki AI adoption se MSMEs sirf domestic supply chain me hi strong nahi honge, balki global value chains me bhi entry pa sakenge. Export-oriented manufacturing me quality consistency aur cost efficiency critical hoti hai — jisme AI systems major role play karte hain.
Industry experts ka maanna hai ki agar MSMEs ko national AI roadmap me structured tarike se include kiya gaya, toh Bharat low-cost manufacturing economy se technology-driven manufacturing powerhouse ki taraf transition accelerate kar sakta hai.
Key Highlights
- MSMEs ko AI manufacturing ka core banane ki call
- National AI strategy me structured inclusion
- Predictive maintenance & smart quality control adoption
- Cluster-based shared AI infrastructure proposal
- Export competitiveness improve hone ki sambhavna
Impact
AI integration se MSMEs ki efficiency, quality aur profitability improve hogi, jo long term me Bharat ko high-value manufacturing economy ki taraf push kar sakta hai.
