India's Latest Government Initiatives: From AI Regulation to R&D Boost and Environmental Gains
October 23, 2025
In a flurry of recent policy developments, the Indian government and various state administrations have introduced and updated several key schemes and policies. Nationally, significant amendments to IT rules are proposed to regulate AI-generated content and deepfakes, mandating clear labeling and increased platform accountability. The central government is also devising a new scheme to attract Indian-origin researchers back to the country to bolster its R&D sector. Environmentally, India has achieved a notable improvement in its global forest area ranking. State-level initiatives include financial aid for Endosulfan victims and new housing policies in Kerala and Telangana, along with a special telecom plan for senior citizens by BSNL.