Mount Everest College Hosts National Seminar on AI and the Future of India

Imphal: Mount Everest College in Senapati, Manipur, hosted a two-day national seminar exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and the vision for a developed India. The event, titled AI and Viksit Bharat: The Future Prospect, concluded on Wednesday following collaborative efforts between the college, Manipur University, Vidya Bharati Uchcha Shiksha Sansthan, and NIELIT Imphal.

Dr. Gonmei Meithuanlungpou opened the proceedings with a welcome address before Professor Ch. Ibohal Meitei delivered the keynote speech. The program featured insights from chief guest Dr. Rajesh Deb Barman and presidential remarks by college principal Dr. Laishram Vijaya Devi. Academicians and industry professionals utilized the platform to examine how emerging technologies can integrate with national policy frameworks.

Technical sessions throughout the event covered a broad range of topics, including the National Education Policy 2020, Industry 5.0, and the practical application of AI in research, agriculture, and bioinformatics. Speakers further addressed the challenges of governance, data quality, and the ethical implications of digital transformation. The second day focused on the broader social impact of technology, with presentations analyzing how AI influences modern education, corporate ethics, and institutional culture.