Learn for Policy Trackers
17 resources — 7 curated for Policy Trackers, all free.
Foundational material on governance, safety, standards, and Indian regulatory context.
India's National AI Strategy — NITI Aayog (Full Document, Free)
The foundational document for all Indian AI policy. NITI Aayog's 'National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence' (2018, updated 2021) defines the #AIForAll vision, 5 focus sectors (agriculture, healthcare, education, smart cities, smart mobility), key risks, and governance framework. Mandatory reading for anyone working in AI policy, government tech, or regulatory affairs in India.
DPDP Act 2023 — Complete Policy Analysis for AI Practitioners
India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023 is the primary law governing AI systems that process personal data. This analysis covers: what counts as personal data in an AI context, consent requirements for ML training datasets, data localisation obligations, the Data Protection Board's enforcement powers, and comparison with GDPR. Essential for policy analysts advising AI companies.
Google AI Essentials (Free Certificate)
Google's official 5-course AI certificate on Coursera — completely free to audit. Covers what AI is, how large language models work, using Gemini in daily tasks, and responsible AI basics. No coding. Perfect first course for anyone in India.
AI for Everyone — Andrew Ng (Free Audit)
DeepLearning.AI's most popular non-technical AI course. Andrew Ng explains AI strategy, machine learning, and what AI can/can't do — in plain language. Free to audit on Coursera. ~6 hours total. Ideal for managers, business owners, and anyone curious about AI.
Introduction to Generative AI — Google Cloud (Free)
Google Cloud's 45-minute free course explaining what generative AI is, how it differs from traditional ML, and how to use Google tools like Vertex AI. No prior experience needed. Available in English, with partial Hindi captions.
Microsoft AI Fundamentals (AI-900) — Free Learning Path
Microsoft's official free self-paced AI learning path covering AI concepts, machine learning, computer vision, NLP, and conversational AI. Prepares you for the AI-900 certification. ~10 hours. Works well on mobile, ideal for learners on limited bandwidth.
Google Prompting Essentials Certificate (Free)
Google's short free course on writing effective AI prompts. Covers the 5-step prompting framework, zero/few-shot prompting, and chain-of-thought techniques. Comes with a shareable Google certificate. Available for free to Indian learners.
Responsible AI: Avoiding Bias in AI (Google, Free)
Google's free 45-minute module on understanding AI bias, fairness, and responsible AI use. Covers real examples relevant to India: language bias, demographic bias in hiring tools, and how to spot AI errors. Essential before deploying any AI in work.
Meta AI Literacy: Understanding Large Language Models
Meta's free educational resource on how LLMs (like ChatGPT and Gemini) actually work — tokens, training data, hallucinations, and limitations. No maths required. Helps you understand WHY AI sometimes gives wrong answers and how to verify output.
NASSCOM GenAI Primer for India — Free
NASSCOM's India-specific introduction to Generative AI: what it means for Indian industries, language challenges (22+ official languages), use cases for BFSI, healthcare, agriculture, and education. Free PDF report + online modules.
AI Ethics and Safety — Short Course (Anthropic, Free)
Anthropic's primer on AI safety, alignment, and responsible deployment. Covers what AI can go wrong, why 'hallucinations' happen, and how to use AI responsibly at work. Free, ~2 hours. Highly relevant for government officers and enterprise decision-makers.
Kaggle: Intro to AI and Machine Learning (Free)
Kaggle's completely free beginner track. Start from 'what is machine learning' to running your first model — no setup needed, runs in the browser. Used by 15+ million data learners worldwide. Works perfectly on slow internet via Kaggle Notebooks.
Global AI Regulation Tracker — Stanford HAI (Free)
Stanford Human-Centered AI Institute's free global AI policy database tracks AI regulations across 60+ countries. Directly compare India's AI governance approach with the EU AI Act, US Executive Order on AI, China's GenAI regulations, and UK's pro-innovation framework. Updated regularly. Essential reference for India's policy community engaging with international AI governance forums.
MeitY's AI Advisory on LLMs — What It Means in Practice
MeitY's 2024 advisory on Large Language Models is India's first regulatory signal on Generative AI. This explainer covers: what the advisory actually requires (vs what media reported), which companies it applies to, the 'consent-based labelling' provision for AI-generated content, and what a future Indian AI Act might look like based on this advisory. Includes comparison with EU AI Act Annex III.
AI Governance: Reading List for Indian Policy Professionals
Curated reading list for Indian AI policy analysts: (1) NITI Aayog Responsible AI reports, (2) NASSCOM AI Ethics framework, (3) IEEE Ethically Aligned Design, (4) Brookings India AI governance papers, (5) ORF (Observer Research Foundation) AI policy briefs, (6) ICRIER tech policy papers. All free, all India-relevant. Covers safety, fairness, accountability, and transparency.
India National AI Strategy — Official Documents
NITI Aayog's National AI Strategy papers and MeitY's AI policy discussion documents. Essential reading for anyone tracking India's AI regulation.
IndiaAI Responsible AI Framework
Official responsible AI principles, risk categories, and compliance guidelines published by the IndiaAI Mission.