India moves toward separate AI regulation law as 762 ministry proposals signal national AI push

India Prepares to Draft Separate AI Regulation Law\n\nIndia is moving toward establishing a separate AI regulation law, with MeitY preparing to initiate stakeholder discussions on drafting new AI regulations. IT Secretary S Krishnan announced at the CII GCC Business Summit that "we will have to start discussing in various groups as to what the stakeholders feel about it and we will start a process of drafting," signaling a significant policy shift 1

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. This marks a notable departure from December 2025, when S Krishnan stated the government was not planning a dedicated AI law. Six months later, he clarified in an interview with The Hindu that "there is a requirement for a new law because the world of AI is very different from the world when the IT Act was enacted in 2000" 2

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\n\n### Massive Wave of AI Application Proposals Under Review\n\nFollowing the India AI Summit, nearly 762 AI application proposals and suggestions have been submitted by various ministries, which MeitY is now evaluating to determine implementation pathways. S Krishnan explained that ministries submitted requests "based on what their requirements are," after the Prime Minister asked all departments to visit the summit and exhibition stalls to identify where AI could be applied within their respective areas . The IT Secretary stated, "we are working with various ministries to identify how to take it forward," suggesting a coordinated national effort to integrate AI across government functions 2

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. This substantial volume of proposals indicates growing recognition across Indian government departments of AI's potential to transform public service delivery and administrative efficiency.\n\n### Addressing Challenges Posed by Generative AI and Deepfakes\n\nThe push for new regulations comes as policymakers globally grapple with challenges posed by generative AI, including deepfakes, misinformation, and online harms. S Krishnan acknowledged that while existing legal provisions have been adequate in addressing initial concerns on issues like deepfakes and AI-generated synthetic content, "an additional regulation or law may be needed" 1

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. India has already been tightening IT rules to crack down on AI deepfakes. In February this year, the government introduced amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, requiring online platforms like X and Instagram to take down AI-generated and synthetic content flagged by authorities within three hours 1

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\n\n### Stricter Disclosure Norms for AI-Generated Content on Horizon\n\nThe government has also proposed stricter disclosure norms for AI-generated content, with tweaks to IT rules that would mandate clear and continuous labels identifying synthetically generated information throughout the entire duration of visual display. The February amendments formally defined "audio, visual or audio-visual information" and "synthetically-generated information," covering AI-created or altered content that appears real or authentic, while excluding routine editing, accessibility improvements, and good-faith educational work 1

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. These measures reflect India's determination to balance AI innovation with consumer protection and information integrity. As stakeholder consultations begin, industry participants and civil society groups will be watching closely to see how the separate AI regulation law addresses emerging technologies while supporting India's ambitions to become a global AI hub.

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