With the strength of 140 crore Indians, India is gearing up to lead in the 'AI' sector. At the same time, India firmly insists that this new technological power must serve broad public interest. Following the principle of 'do first, then tell', India demonstrated the immense power of 'AI' for public welfare and delivered a new message of inclusive development to the world through the 'India AI Impact Summit - 2026'.
New Era of AI Revolution
The world is now entering a new era of artificial intelligence (AI). After the industrial revolution and the information-technology revolution, the 'AI revolution' stands as humanity's biggest transformative force. Against this backdrop, India has resolved not just to participate but to lead as a guide.
At the 'India AI Impact Summit - 2026', Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented India's 'AI' future, rooted in the collective intelligence of 140 crore Indians, to the world. This summit was not limited to mere technological discussions; it brought together policymakers, experts, researchers, industry representatives, and startup innovators from across the globe. This gathering is a testament to the growing global trust in India.
Concept of Inclusive AI
The summit's theme was framed as 'Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya' (for the welfare and happiness of all). 'AI' should not remain in the hands of a few wealthy elites but reach every level of society—this has been India's approach from the start. While the Western world discusses 'AI' mainly in terms of profit, markets, and competition, India added threads of social justice, inclusivity, and linguistic diversity, marking its uniqueness.
In the previous summit, the Prime Minister noted that 'AI'-generated images often show left-handed sketches. Using this example, he highlighted that technology reflects the biases in its training data—if data lacks diversity, 'AI' vision becomes one-sided. This revealed India's broad perspective on 'AI'.
Progress in Startups and Policies
India's performance in 'AI' has surged rapidly. Over 1,500 startups are active, with a combined valuation in billions of dollars. They are driving innovations in health, agriculture, education, finance, defense, and urban management.
At the government level, the 'India AI Mission' is central. With a provision of ₹10,372 crore, it utilizes computing power from over 38,000 GPUs. This represents India's indigenous AI infrastructure buildup.
Linguistic Diversity and Education
The 'Bhashini' initiative is particularly noteworthy. In multilingual India, for 'AI' benefits to reach the masses, technology must be inclusive in language too. 'Bhashini' facilitates translation, communication, and information access in various Indian languages, embodying 'Sarvajan Hitaya'. Efforts continue with 'Bharat Gen' and LLM development. Under the National Education Policy-2020, AI is integrated at the school level.
Sector-Specific AI Implementation
In agriculture, AI aids weather forecasting, crop management; in health, diagnosis and telemedicine; in finance, fraud detection; in urban management, traffic control. Digital initiatives like 'Digital India', 'Aadhaar', 'UPI' form the base for AI.
In 'Pariksha Pe Charcha', the Prime Minister advised students to use 'AI' positively for learning, not as a shortcut—preserve thinking power. Indian researchers' presence in global journals is increasing.
Soft Power and Global Leadership
The blend of yoga, Ayurveda, digital infrastructure, and democratic values sets India apart. The summit signaled India's potential to lead on ethical AI use.
Multi-Dimensional Benefits and Future
Increased investments, research collaborations, global policy participation. India's assertive role amplifies developing world's voice. 140 crore population is a vast data-talent power. The 'India AI Impact Summit - 2026' messaged that India will use technology for welfare with 'Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya', powered by 140 crore Indians
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