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IAS Officer Dr. Manish Ranjan’s Book Explores AI to Bridge India’s Opportunity Gap
✍️ Indian Masterminds
🗓 20 Oct 2026, 05:37 AM
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IAS officer Dr. Manish Ranjan has released a book that analyses how artificial intelligence could help narrow the opportunity gap across India.
IAS officer Dr. Manish Ranjan has released a new book that investigates the potential of artificial intelligence to reduce the opportunity gap in India.
The book, published by Indian Masterminds, examines how AI tools could improve access to education, employment and public services for underserved communities, drawing on the author’s experience in public administration.
Ranjan argues that robust policy frameworks, skill development and ethical deployment are essential for AI to act as an equaliser, and he outlines recommendations for government and private‑sector stakeholders.
The publication arrives as India accelerates its AI strategy, with the government earmarking investments in AI research and digital infrastructure, making the work timely for policymakers and educators.
The author hopes the book will spark debate and guide actionable steps toward a more inclusive digital future.
The book, published by Indian Masterminds, examines how AI tools could improve access to education, employment and public services for underserved communities, drawing on the author’s experience in public administration.
Ranjan argues that robust policy frameworks, skill development and ethical deployment are essential for AI to act as an equaliser, and he outlines recommendations for government and private‑sector stakeholders.
The publication arrives as India accelerates its AI strategy, with the government earmarking investments in AI research and digital infrastructure, making the work timely for policymakers and educators.
The author hopes the book will spark debate and guide actionable steps toward a more inclusive digital future.