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World Praises India's AI Leadership at Delhi Summit, Says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the recently concluded AI Impact Summit in Delhi drew wholehearted global praise for India's capabilities. The summit ended with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration, endorsed by 88 countries and international organizations. The declaration is structured around seven key pillars, or "Chakras," focusing on democratizing AI and ensuring its benefits are shared equitably. A series of global initiatives were also announced to promote affordable access and trustworthy AI systems.

Key Points: PM Modi Lauds Global Praise for India at AI Impact Summit

  • New Delhi Declaration adopted by 88 nations
  • Summit guided by 'welfare for all' principle
  • Framework built on seven key 'Chakras'
  • Initiatives launched for democratic AI access
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"Entire world wholeheartedly praised India's capabilities": PM Modi lauds AI Impact Summit

PM Narendra Modi says the world praised India's capabilities at the AI Impact Summit, which concluded with a landmark New Delhi Declaration.

"the entire world has wholeheartedly praised India's capabilities - Prime Minister Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, February 23

Following the conclusion of the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded the gathering, emphasising that the entire world has wholeheartedly praised India's capabilities.

In a post on X, PM Modi stressed that the Summit showed that thinking of India's youth regarding technology will be of great benefit to all of humanity.

"In the historic AI Summit held in Delhi, the entire world has wholeheartedly praised India's capabilities. This shows that the thinking of our young companions regarding technology will be of great benefit to all of humanity," Prime Minister Modi said.

The AI Impact Summit 2026, held in New Delhi on February 16-20, concluded with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, marking a significant milestone in global cooperation on artificial intelligence.

As per the release, the declaration has been endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations, reflecting a broad-based global consensus on leveraging AI for economic growth and social good.

Guided by the principle of "Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya" (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), the declaration underlines that the benefits of AI must be shared equitably across humanity.

The summit called for enhanced international cooperation and multistakeholder engagement while respecting national sovereignty. It emphasised advancing AI through accessible and trustworthy frameworks and building shared understanding on how AI can serve humanity.

The declaration is structured around seven key pillars, referred to as "Chakras", including democratizing AI resources, promoting economic growth and social good, ensuring secure and trusted AI systems, expanding AI use in science, increasing access for social empowerment, developing human capital, and fostering resilient, innovative and energy-efficient AI systems.

The Summit announced a series of voluntary and collaborative global initiatives, including the Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI, the Global AI Impact Commons, and the Trusted AI Commons, aimed at expanding affordable access to AI resources, scaling innovative use cases, and promoting secure and trustworthy AI systems.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, it's encouraging to see India taking a leadership role. The focus on "democratizing AI resources" is crucial. Hope this translates into real opportunities for startups and students across the country.
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Priya S
"Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya" – what a beautiful principle to guide AI development! It's heartening to see our cultural ethos being integrated into global policy. Let's ensure the benefits reach every village and town, not just metro cities.
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Rohit P
While the summit's success is commendable, I hope we focus on implementation. We have brilliant minds in IITs and startups. The government must now create the right ecosystem with funding and fewer bureaucratic hurdles to actually build this AI future.
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Vikram M
88 countries endorsing the Delhi Declaration is no small feat! This puts India firmly on the global tech map. Our IT professionals have been serving the world for decades; now we're setting the agenda. Time for 'Make AI in India'!
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Michael C
The "Trusted AI Commons" initiative is particularly important. With so much misinformation and deepfakes, building secure systems is critical. India's large, diverse population makes it the perfect testing ground for ethical, scalable AI solutions.
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