Investment in digital infrastructure crucial for emerging economies: PM Modi

TIL Desk/National/Johannesburg/ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said the digital revolution has offered new opportunities to the members of the BRICS grouping and other emerging economies and it is essential to invest in artificial intelligence and big data analytics to reap the benefits. Addressing the BRICS Outreach Session here, Modi called for more investment in the digital infrastructure and skill development in the area of digitization.

“Today we are once again at the historic turning point. Thanks to digital revolution, new opportunities are emerging for us and that is the reason why it is necessary that we be completely ready for the changes that will come out through AI and big data analytics,” he said.

Emphasising on India’s historic and deep links with Africa, the prime minister said his government has accorded the highest priority towards maintaining peace, freedom and development in Africa India’s ties with Africa are time-tested and the Government of India has deepened its engagement with the continent, he said.