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India Hosts First Global South AI Summit with 3 Sutras, 7 Chakras Theme

India is set to host the first-ever global AI summit in the Global South, the India-AI Impact Summit, from February 16-20 in New Delhi. The summit's theme is anchored in three guiding "sutras"—People, Planet, and Progress—and will focus on seven key priority areas or "chakras," including Safe AI and Social Empowerment. Extensive global outreach saw over 80 pre-summit events organized by Indian missions worldwide. The event will feature a large expo with over 300 exhibitors, aiming to translate AI discussions into practical, people-centric outcomes.

Key Points: India-AI Impact Summit: Global South's First AI Summit

  • First global AI summit in Global South
  • Guided by 3 sutras: People, Planet, Progress
  • Structured around 7 key "chakras"
  • Over 80 global build-up events held
  • 300+ exhibitors from 30 countries expected
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People, Planet, Progress: India-AI Impact Summit to be guided by 3 Sutras, 7 Chakras

India hosts first global AI summit in Global South, guided by principles of People, Planet, Progress and seven key "chakras" for inclusive development.

"Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya - Welfare for All, Happiness of All - Randhir Jaiswal"

New Delhi, February 12

The upcoming India-AI Impact Summit, the first-ever global AI Summit to be hosted in the Global South, from Feb 16-20 will be anchored in three guiding "sutras" of People, Planet and Progress and structured around seven key "chakras," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday.

In a post on X, Jaiswal said the summit's overarching theme is "Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya Welfare for All, Happiness of All," reflecting India's vision of leveraging artificial intelligence for inclusive and sustainable development.

"The upcoming India-AI Impact Summit is the first-ever global AI Summit to be hosted in the Global South. The theme of this summit is 'Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya - Welfare for All, Happiness of All' and is based on 3 sutras or guiding principles-people, planet and progress," he said.

According to the MEA spokesperson, the summit will focus on seven "chakras," or priority areas, including Human Capital, Inclusion for Social Empowerment, Safe and Trusted AI, Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency, Science, Democratising AI Resources, and AI for Economic Growth and Social Good.

Highlighting the extensive global outreach ahead of the event, Jaiswal noted that Indian Missions and Posts worldwide organised more than 80 events as part of the build-up to the summit.

"As India gears up to host the landmark summit, let's take a look at how our Missions and Posts conducted 80+ events across the world as a build-up to the main event," he said.

The India-AI Impact Summit will be held from February 16 to 20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the first global AI summit to be hosted in the Global South.

Designed as a five-day programme covering policy, research, industry, and public engagement, the Summit is expected to bring together global leaders, policymakers, technology companies, innovators, and experts to deliberate on AI's role in governance, innovation, and sustainable development.

The India AI Impact Expo, spanning over 70,000 square metres, is expected to feature more than 300 exhibitors from 30 countries across 10 thematic pavilions, showcasing AI's transition from research and pilots to large-scale deployment.

The Summit builds on India's development-focused approach to AI, aligns with the India AI Mission and Digital India Initiative, and emphasises translating global AI discussions into practical, people-centric outcomes.

- ANI

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Priya S
Love the use of 'sutras' and 'chakras' to frame the discussion. It roots a global tech conversation in our cultural ethos. The 'Inclusion for Social Empowerment' chakra is key. Hope this leads to real tools for disability access and vernacular language support.
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Rohit P
While the vision is great, execution is everything. We've seen big summits before. The real test is whether the 'Democratising AI Resources' chakra leads to affordable compute power for Indian startups and researchers, not just big corporations.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, I'm impressed by the scale and the focus on 'Safe and Trusted AI'. With deepfakes and misinformation rising, India setting global standards for ethical AI from a development-first perspective could be a game-changer.
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Karthik V
Bharat Mandapam is the perfect venue! Hope the discussions on 'AI for Economic Growth' translate to practical solutions for supply chain efficiency, agricultural yield prediction, and skilling our massive youth population. The expo with 300+ exhibitors sounds exciting!
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Meera T
The 'Planet' sutra gives me hope. AI for climate resilience, managing water resources, and renewable energy optimization is exactly what we need. Hope this summit moves beyond talk and creates actionable partnerships for sustainable development. 🙏

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