A month after the Indian government unveiled its draft National Strategy for Robotics in September, the pace of progress in the country's artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics sector has got yet another remarkable momentum. The six dedicated working groups charged with charting India's AI path have recently presented the initial edition of their comprehensive report. This development underscores the fervent pursuit of growth within India's AI and robotics industry. The report put forth by these working groups has presented a compelling case for inclusion of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in the domain of semiconductor production for AI applications. In essence, the report seeks to harness India's growing semiconductor industry to support the development of cutting-edge AI chips. The imperative for public involvement in this ambitious undertaking is almost obvious, given the scale of operations required and the necessity to safeguard public interests. At the same time, the inclusion of the private sector in these endeavours is pivotal for adding efficiency to the scale of production. However, it's vital for the government to ensure that the economic incentives for private sector involvement in India's AI mission are compelling enough to drive active participation. It is noteworthy that the PPP model will also be applied to the development of GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) clusters. GPU clusters are potent computing solutions that exploit the parallel processing capabilities of GPUs to tackle computationally intensive tasks with greater efficiency. Their significance transcends various domains demanding high-performance computing. Under the aegis of the IndiaAI programme, the blueprint envisions providing researchers and startups with access to anonymised or non-personal data for training AI models. This endeavour will be accomplished through the India Dataset Platform, which promises to be one of the largest and most diverse repositories of anonymised datasets for Indian researchers and startups. Such a resource will be invaluable for training multi-parameter AI models, opening avenues for the creation of India's own generative AI models akin to ChatGPT and Bard, also offering enhanced data security. It is worth recalling the Finance Minister's announcement in the 2023 Budget speech, unveiling the government's intention to launch a National Data Governance Policy. This policy aims to facilitate access to anonymised data, thereby catalysing innovation in the startup and academic spheres. When the India Dataset Platform is combined with the India AI compute platform, which is set to significantly expand GPU capacity for Indian startups and researchers, it can revolutionise India's AI and robotics industry. These technological leaps signify the dawn of a new era for innovation, research, and development in the Indian tech landscape. A significant milestone in this journey was already reached at during the last month when the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) invited public comments and stakeholder inputs on the draft National Strategy for Robotics (NSR). The draft NSR has already identified manufacturing, agriculture, healthcare, and national security as the four core sectors where robotics automation should be prioritised. This forward-looking approach is poised to have a profound impact, given that India's operational stock of industrial robots surged by over 100 per cent between 2016 and 2021, averaging a remarkable annual growth rate of 16 per cent. The NSR remains open to public comments and stakeholder input until October 31, providing a valuable opportunity for all concerned parties to collaborate in shaping a comprehensive framework for the advancement of AI and robotics in India. The future of India's technology landscape hinges on these endeavours, and the stakes are high. To sum up, the Indian government's ambitious vision for AI and robotics is rapidly taking shape, bolstered by the collaborative efforts of public and private sectors. The potential for innovation, economic growth, and the creation of cutting-edge technology is immense. It is imperative that all stakeholders seize this unique opportunity to propel India into a future where AI and robotics play a pivotal role in our society and economy.