New Delhi: India is positioning itself as a key voice in the global AI conversation as the Government moves forward with a strategy focused on responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven Artificial Intelligence governance. Guided by the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the country is working to democratisise technology and apply AI to solve real-world challenges across multiple sectors. The announcement was formally submitted in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada on Wednesday.
The government’s approach to AI has been shaped through extensive engagement with global legal frameworks and consultations with stakeholders. This has resulted in a balanced techno-legal strategy that ensures safety, accountability, and innovation coexist in the national AI ecosystem, according to an official statement.
A major step in this direction will be the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to take place in New Delhi from February 16–20, 2026. This marks the first time the global AI summit series will be hosted in the Global South – signalling a shift toward a more geographically diverse leadership in AI policy and development.
India’s role in organising the Summit reflects its growing participation in international AI forums. The event follows the UK AI Safety Summit, the AI Seoul Summit, the Paris AI Action Summit – where India served as co-chair – and the recent Global AI Summit on Africa. Together, these platforms represent an ongoing global effort to build consensus on safe and responsible AI advancement.
The India–AI Impact Summit will centre around seven priority themes known as the Seven “Chakras.” These include:
- Human Capital
- Inclusion
- Safe & Trusted AI
- Resilience
- Innovation and Efficiency
- Democratising AI Resources
- AI for Economic Development and Social Good
These focus areas encompass essential topics such as data governance, transparency frameworks, accountability systems, human-centred AI development and safety. The objective of the Summit is to produce actionable, long-term recommendations that support future AI governance – rather than impose immediate regulatory requirements.
