AI as a Launchpad: Shubhanshu Shukla Urges India’s Youth to Use AI to Build a “Viksit Bharat 2047”

Delhi AI Grind — a new city-level AI-innovation initiative — got a major boost when astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla called on young Indians to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) as a key tool to achieve the country’s ambition of a “Viksit Bharat 2047”.

🚀 Why Shukla Thinks AI Matters

• Drawing on his space mission experience, Shukla pointed out that AI played a critical role — from managing complex scientific experiments in microgravity to processing huge volumes of data (terabytes of photos and videos). According to him, AI helps reduce manual workloads and speeds up data analysis.
• He emphasised that whether it’s Earth-observation, space research or other advanced tasks, AI is “engraved in every aspect” — and is no longer optional, but a foundational tool for modern science and innovation.

📣 A Call to the Younger Generation

• At the event, Shukla addressed students and youth directly: he said it’s up to them to take ownership of India’s future. He urged them to adopt the mission of Viksit Bharat 2047 as their personal responsibility — through creativity, innovation, problem-solving and using tools like AI.
• He also referenced the vision of Vikram Sarabhai, India’s pioneering space scientist, saying that India’s space programme was always meant to leverage advanced technologies “for the benefit of society.” He believes that with political will and youth participation, that vision is still valid today.

🎯 What This Means for India’s Tech & Innovation Future

• The message reinforces that for India to reach its 2047 goals, integrating AI in education, research, industry, space — and giving youth the tools and motivation — is crucial.
• Initiatives like Delhi AI Grind (and other national-level programmes earlier launched under Viksit Bharat / innovation-focused schemes) could become breeding grounds for the next generation of Indian scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs and thinkers.
• The emphasis on youth, responsibility, and hands-on AI-driven problem-solving suggests a long-term shift from passive consumption to active innovation — with potential impact across sectors, from space to education to societal development.