Though its benefits are not evenly distributed and frequently avoid underserved communities like tribal populations, artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising education, healthcare, governance, and employment. With an emphasis on tribal Gen Z—those born between 1997 and 2012—who face difficulties like low digital literacy, infrastructure deficiencies, socioeconomic disadvantages, and cultural barriers, this paper explores the legal and policy environment of AI inclusion in India. To determine their applicability to tribal youth, the study examines current laws and policies, such as the Indian Constitution, the IT Act of 2000, the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of 2023, the Digital India initiative, the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence (NITI Aayog, 2020), the National Education Policy of 2020, and PM-WANI. The potential of AI and the obstacles to access are demonstrated by case studies from Maharashtra. The study outlines specific policy interventions, inclusive AI design, and skill development initiatives to empower tribal Gen Z and guarantee fair participation in AI-driven ecosystems. These strategies address issues like algorithmic bias, a lack of legal knowledge, and exclusion from digital opportunities.