PM Modi: Artificial Intelligence has moved from being a buzzword to becoming the backbone of India’s development narrative. In a landmark moment for the country’s digital transformation journey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, reinforcing India’s resolve to shape AI as a force for inclusive growth, responsible governance, and global cooperation.
The India–AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global AI congregation hosted in the Global South, has drawn unprecedented participation — over 20 Heads of State, 60 Ministers, and more than 500 global AI leaders. The scale of representation reflects not only the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence in global policymaking but also India’s emergence as a credible voice in shaping its ethical and developmental future.
PM Modi: AI as the Engine of Viksit Bharat@2047
Positioned as a cornerstone of the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision, AI is now central to India’s strategy for economic acceleration and social transformation. The Summit aligns global AI conversations with actionable outcomes under the IndiaAI Mission and the Digital India initiative.
The Prime Minister, who is scheduled to deliver the inaugural address on February 19, is expected to lay out a roadmap for deeper global AI collaboration and a framework for trusted, transparent, and development-oriented Artificial Intelligence. The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 thus becomes more than a diplomatic event; it signals India’s intent to lead the global AI discourse with a people-first approach.
AI for People, Planet and Progress
At the heart of India’s AI blueprint lies a three-dimensional philosophy — People, Planet, and Progress.
Empowering People Through Technology
Artificial Intelligence is expanding healthcare access in rural India through telemedicine, AI-driven diagnostics, and automated testing systems. Portable AI tools are enabling disease detection in regions where specialist doctors remain scarce. AI-powered medical image analysis is accelerating the diagnosis of tuberculosis, cancer, and other critical illnesses.
In education, AI is personalising learning experiences. Adaptive platforms cater to individual student needs, breaking linguistic and socio-economic barriers. The government-backed platform DIKSHA is using AI to deliver relevant educational content across states, enabling students to learn in their preferred languages.
In finance, AI-driven fraud detection is safeguarding digital transactions while intelligent credit-scoring systems are extending loans to previously underserved populations, strengthening financial inclusion at scale.
Protecting the Planet with Smart Solutions
AI applications in agriculture are helping farmers anticipate weather changes, pest attacks, and irrigation needs. Drone-based crop monitoring, satellite-assisted harvest forecasting, and AI-enabled advisory services are making farming more precise and productive.
Innovations such as Mossum GPT and Kisan E-Mitra are delivering real-time agricultural insights in regional languages, bridging the information gap between rural communities and modern data ecosystems. By enhancing yield predictability and reducing waste, AI is becoming an ally in sustainable rural development.
Driving Progress Through Smarter Governance
AI is also transforming governance and public service delivery. Language translation tools are making court judgments accessible in vernacular languages, improving access to justice. Smart city systems powered by AI are optimising traffic management, waste disposal, and public safety.
From streamlining welfare scheme applications to strengthening judicial case management, Artificial Intelligence is steadily reducing bureaucratic friction and enhancing transparency.
PM Modi: IndiaAI Mission: Building a Trusted Ecosystem
Recognising AI’s strategic importance, the Government of India has prioritised building a robust AI ecosystem under the IndiaAI Mission. Investments in AI compute infrastructure, promotion of indigenous AI models, and large-scale skilling programmes are laying the foundation for responsible AI adoption.
The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 is expected to catalyse partnerships across governments, academia, and industry. By translating global AI deliberations into measurable development outcomes, India aims to bridge the gap between innovation and inclusion.
The Three Sutras and Seven Chakras of Global AI Cooperation
A distinctive feature of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 is its philosophical foundation — the Three Sutras and Seven Chakras framework. Drawing from the Sanskrit concept of “Sutra,” meaning guiding thread, the Summit emphasises principles that bind technology with ethics, innovation with equity, and ambition with accountability.
The Three Sutras articulate the need for:
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Responsible AI governance
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Inclusive access to AI benefits
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Collaborative global frameworks
Complementing these are the Seven Chakras — thematic action areas that focus on sectoral transformation, data security, research collaboration, digital public infrastructure, skill development, sustainable innovation, and trust-building mechanisms.