Commerce Ministry Identifies AI-Proof Sectors as Tech Leaders Address Adoption Hurdles

25 Oct 2026, 7:30 am · 15h ago · 1 min read · YourStory

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that the government is actively identifying AI-proof professions where artificial intelligence enhances worker productivity without replacing human employment. Addressing Indian researchers in Germany, Goyal emphasized safeguarding jobs by supporting sectors rooted in human creativity, including handlooms, handicrafts, culinary arts, and tourism. Concurrently, Indian healthtech founders at TechSparks 2026, including Niramai's Geetha Manjunath and Wadhwani AI's Shekar Sivasubramanian, highlighted key adoption barriers in India's public healthcare system. Scaling artificial intelligence solutions across public infrastructure requires overcoming complex clinical validation standards, legacy institutional integration, and securing sustainable long-term financing.