OP Jindal Global University's (JGU) AI Governance Report 2026 was released by the Governor of Maharashtra, Jishnu Dev Varma at the National Seminar on AI, Law and Society in Mumbai. .Speaking at the release Varma said, “This is the age of research as we are heading towards Viksit Bharat, which cannot be defined only in economic terms. AI is going to solve a lot of problems, but it also comes with challenges. We need to use AI with compassion, with delivery to the last mile, and uplift the masses. It becomes more important to preserve our values as technology without purpose is dangerous. We must give governance with empathy.” .Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are undergoing structural transformation in response to the rapid integration of AI, and evolving student expectations. AI tools enable analysis of complex datasets, modelling of social phenomena, augmentation of qualitative inquiry, and the generation of insights that contribute to the public good. At an institutional level, AI is being embedded into governance in ways that enhance transparency, efficiency and evidence-based decision-making..In her welcome address, President, ATLAS SkillTech University, Dr. Indu Shahani, said, “The distinguished gathering adds immense value to the seminar and your journeys are deeply inspiring.” .Founding Vice Chancellor, O.P. Jindal Global University, Prof (Dr) C Raj Kumar spoke about the raison d'etre of the AI Governance report“This report is guided by a central question: How can JGU build an education system that uses AI to genuinely enhance learning, research, and institutional efficiency, while ensuring that human judgment, creativity, and agency remain at the core of the academic experience? The university must stand at the frontier of knowledge, not as a passive observer of change but as its principled architect. Engaging with AI for JGU is, therefore, not merely a matter of adaptation but of intellectual leadership and normative responsibility. The AI Governance Report 2026 articulates a coherent and future-oriented framework for embedding AI across our academic, research, and administrative domains.”.Elaborating on how active learning methodologies have better retention over purely lecture-based instruction, Prof Kumar added,“JGU should progressively embed experiential learning components across disciplines, including law, business, engineering, public policy, and international relations. Structured simulations, interdisciplinary capstone projects, and immersive learning environments can bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and applied competence. Such reforms would align JGU with Education 4.0 principles, ensuring that graduates are prepared not merely with conceptual understanding but with contextual and practical skills relevant to complex global challenges,” .The Cyril Shroff Centre For AI, Law & Regulation (JGLS) focuses on the concept of sustainable transformation requiring more than just policy directives.A change in culture can be adopted by embedding digital transformation within governance structures and institutional identity. JGU can transition from incremental adaptation to proactive leadership in higher education reform. .Distinguished guests at the National Seminar included Managing Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM), Cyril Shroff, and Co-Founder & Chairman, upGrad, Ronnie Screwvala. .The launch was followed by a panel discussion on the theme of Governing AI: Law, Technology, and Society in the Digital Age. The participants included Partner, Head, Ahmedabad, CAM, Paridhi Adani; Founder & Principal Counsel, Equilibria Law Chambers, Gaurav Bansal; Partner, Khaitan & Co, Adheesh Nargolkar; Partner, AZB & Partners, Aprajita Rana; Partner,CAM, Richa Roy; General Counsel & Company Secretary, Qure.ai, Anushree Saha; Executive President, ATLAS SkillTech University, Siddharth Shahani and was moderated by Prof (Dr) C Raj Kumar. .The discussion entailed the usage of immersive technologies such as augmented reality, virtual reality, digital twins and AI-enabled tutoring systems as the next frontier in higher education..<Sponsored by the Brand>
