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India AI Impact Summit 2026: Charting a Global Path for Responsible AI

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 is positioned as a pivotal event to establish India's global leadership in responsible AI. Organized around core principles of People, Planet, and Progress, it will feature working groups to shape policy and skilling strategies. The summit follows a recent Digital India episode that highlighted efforts to democratize AI access for startups, women, and youth across the country. An accompanying Expo in February 2026 will move beyond theory to display practical AI solutions transforming healthcare, agriculture, and governance.

Key Points: India AI Impact Summit 2026 to Shape Global AI Policy

  • Summit based on People, Planet, Progress pillars
  • Focus on AI policy for India & Global South
  • Aims to democratize AI access for youth & startups
  • Expo to showcase real AI applications in key sectors
  • Emphasis on secure and inclusive AI platforms
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India AI Impact Summit set to be a defining moment for India's AI journey

India's landmark AI summit, guided by People, Planet, Progress, aims to democratize AI access and showcase real-world applications at the 2026 Expo.

"The Summit is built around the three guiding pillars or 'Sutras' of People, Planet and Progress - Ministry of Electronics & IT"

New Delhi, January 13

The upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 is being hailed as a landmark event that will solidify India's position as a global leader in responsible and inclusive Artificial Intelligence.

The Summit is built around the three guiding pillars or 'Sutras' of People, Planet and Progress, with focused working groups or 'Chakras'. The discussions and outcomes from these groups are expected to influence AI policy, skilling strategies and implementation across India and the Global South, stated the Ministry of Electronics & IT.

The announcement came during the 38th episode of Digital India: Ask Our Experts, where top government officials outlined a roadmap for the nation's AI-driven future.

The live session, held on January 9, featured a panel of experts from IndiaAI and the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), including Shikha Dahiya (Joint Director, Emerging Technology), Kartik Shobhan Suri (GM, Future Skills), Swadeep Singh (GM, Data Science), and Anshul Singhal (GM, Startups).

A significant portion of the episode focused on democratizing AI access. It highlighted opportunities for youth, startups, women innovators and learners from Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, including AI & Data Labs, global challenges, pitch fests and the YUVAI Global Youth Challenge.

During the interactive session, citizens raised critical questions regarding open data access, AI infrastructure, and the safety of healthcare datasets. The panel assured participants that IndiaAI is prioritizing the creation of secure, inclusive platforms that allow even small teams and non-tech users to participate in the AI economy.

The discussion also served as a curtain-raiser for the India AI Impact Expo 2026, scheduled to take place at Bharat Mandapam from February 16-20. Unlike theoretical conferences, the Expo will showcase tangible AI applications currently transforming essential sectors such as education, healthcare, agriculture and governance.

- ANI

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Priya S
As a woman in tech from a smaller city, I'm thrilled to see specific mention of opportunities for women innovators and learners outside metros. The YUVAI challenge sounds exciting! Hope the access is truly democratized and not just on paper.
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Vikram M
Good initiative, but the proof will be in the implementation. We've had many summits and roadmaps before. The key questions about data security, especially for healthcare, are critical. Hope they walk the talk.
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Rohit P
Showcasing tangible applications in agriculture and governance at the Expo is a smart move. Farmers and citizens need to see how AI solves real problems, not just hear jargon. Looking forward to it!
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Sarah B
The focus on the 'Global South' is significant. If India can create a responsible, inclusive AI model that works here with all our diversity, it can be a true blueprint for other developing nations. A defining moment indeed.
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Karthik V
Love the use of Indian terms like 'Sutras' and 'Chakras' for the framework. Makes it culturally resonant. My only request: please ensure the skilling strategies are practical and updated with industry needs, not just theoretical.

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