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AI Will Leave "Indelible Mark" This Century, Says BJD MP At India Summit

BJD MP Sasmit Patra addressed the India AI Impact Summit, declaring Artificial Intelligence a transformative force for the century ahead. He detailed its potential applications across governance, agriculture, healthcare, and education, emphasizing predictive capabilities. Patra stressed the importance of ongoing conversations about AI regulations and laws to guide its development. The summit, based on the pillars of People, Planet, and Progress, aims to showcase India's and the Global South's role in the AI landscape.

Key Points: BJD MP Calls AI a "Game Changer" at India AI Impact Summit

  • AI as a multi-sectoral game changer
  • Focus on predictive analysis in agriculture & health
  • Need for robust AI regulations & policies
  • Enhancing governance down to Panchayat level
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"AI game changer for century, indelible mark ahead": BJD MP Sasmit Patra on AI Impact Summit

BJD MP Sasmit Patra highlights AI's transformative potential in governance, health, and rural development at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

"The artificial intelligence... is going to be game changers not only in this century but will even make an indelible mark in times to come. - Sasmit Patra"

New Delhi, February 17

Biju Janata Dal MP Sasmit Patra on Tuesday described Artificial Intelligence as a "game changer" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting its potential to transform governance, health, education, rural development, and innovation.

Speaking at the summit, Patra highlighted the growing enthusiasm among young professionals and stressed the importance of robust conversations around AI regulations, policies, and laws.

"The Global India AI Summit is of great importance not only for India but also for showcasing the Global South. The artificial intelligence and its various applications are going to be game changers not only in this century but will even make an indelible mark in times to come," Patra told ANI

Patra elaborated on the multi-sectoral impact of AI, citing its potential in governance, agriculture, healthcare, education, research and development, trade, commerce, and industry.

"I have seen that there is tremendous energy among the youth... Many conversations are underway about AI regulations, laws, and policies. I see AI transforming key sectors of governance in the coming years... AI will be able to have a predictive analysis to be able to identify the seasonal rainfalls going wrong. It would be able to help us improve our irrigation mechanisms. In health tech, AI will be able to have a predictive analysis of health hazards that might happen... In terms of education, AI will have a tremendous impact. Research and development and innovation, trade and commerce and industry, science and technology, and especially right down to the Panchayati Raj mechanism, where convergence of funds and fiscal discipline can be further enhanced by AI, which will be able to provide better-meaning government projects at the panchayat levels to make outcomes and multipliers better," he said.

India is hosting the India AI Impact Summit from February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together governments, industry leaders, researchers, startups, students, and citizens from across the world. (ANI)

The India AI Impact Summit is a five-day programme anchored in three foundational pillars, or "Sutras": People, Planet, and Progress.

- ANI

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Priya S
Predictive analysis for monsoon and health hazards could be life-changing for farmers and rural India. But we need strong data privacy laws first. The summit must address this critical gap.
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Rohit P
Great to see India taking the lead in the Global South for AI discussions. The energy among youth is real - every engineering grad wants to work in AI/ML now. Future is bright! ✨
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Sarah B
While the vision is impressive, I hope the focus on "People" and "Planet" is genuine and not just buzzwords. AI development must be ethical and inclusive, not just about progress for progress's sake.
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Karthik V
AI in education could be a double-edged sword. It can personalize learning, but what about the digital divide? Millions of students still lack basic internet. Infrastructure first, then fancy tech.
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Michael C
Hosting this summit at Bharat Mandapam sends a strong message. India is positioning itself as a serious player in the global AI landscape. The multi-sectoral approach is the right way to think about it.

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