Government AI Policy Initiatives for Digital Forensics and Cyber Security in India: A Governance Perspective towards Viksit Bharat 2047

India?s ambition to emerge as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is supported by a range of strategic initiatives and governance frameworks aligned with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. While these initiatives promote AI-driven innovation across multiple sectors, their relevance to digital forensics and cybersecurity has become increasingly critical in the context of rising cyber threats, digital crimes, and national security concerns. NITI Aayog?s National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (2018) serves as a foundational policy document, followed by targeted initiatives by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), CERT-In, the Ministry of Defence, and other agencies aimed at strengthening cyber resilience and secure digital governance. This paper undertakes a policy-level assessment of AI initiatives relevant to cyber security and digital forensics in India, examining their implementation status, governance mechanisms, and alignment with international benchmarks. Key findings indicate that AI-enabled cyber security programs have contributed to improved threat detection, incident response, and forensic preparedness within government systems. However, challenges persist in the form of fragmented implementation, shortages of skilled cyber forensic professionals, ethical and privacy concerns, and limited forensic infrastructure. The study contributes an integrated policy mapping of AI initiatives with direct implications for cyber threat management, digital evidence analysis, and national cyber resilience. It concludes that achieving the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047 requires a unified AI governance framework that strengthens digital forensics capabilities, ensures responsible cybersecurity practices, and supports secure, trustworthy digital transformation.