TCS Unveils Inclusive AI at India Summit: Sakhi Immersion & YUVAi Hackathon

At the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, Tata Consultancy Services’ Executive Director, President and COO Aarthi Subramanian framed AI adoption as a community-level transformation rather than a purely technological shift. She unveiled the Tata Sakhi Immersion Programme, a hands-on initiative designed to help grassroots artisans and women understand how artificial intelligence can streamline their daily work and livelihoods. The program aims to bridge technology and tradition by delivering practical tools and real-world demonstrations that communities can adopt without requiring a background in coding.

Subramanian emphasised that inclusive growth isn't optional but essential, noting that technology should be accessible to everyone. The immersion program invites participants from across the country to experience AI in action—from demand forecasting for small-scale sellers to AI-powered assistive tools that save time on routine tasks. The aim is to show that AI isn't just for urban tech hubs; it's a catalyst for improving outcomes at the community level.

Beyond Sakhi, the discussions touched Tata's broader efforts to scale AI responsibly. The Tata YUVAi Hackathon, organized with a structure that empowers non-engineering students, demonstrates the company’s commitment to broad-based talent development. By outlining the framework, vision, and meticulous planning behind the hackathon, the organizers revealed how real-world applications emerge from cross-disciplinary teams, not just computer science majors.

CSO and participants highlighted how young women entrepreneurs are already leveraging AI to scale their ideas and grow their businesses. Aarthi Subramanian argued that CSR initiatives across Tata Group companies must expand access to technology, ensuring that AI is a tool for growth and self-empowerment, especially for rural women who are often overlooked in tech conversations.

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