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PM Modi Urges AI Startups to Drive Societal Good, Affordability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a roundtable with Indian AI startups, encouraging them to leverage artificial intelligence for the betterment of society. He emphasized the need to make AI technology affordable, inclusive, and transparent while promoting indigenous content and regional languages. The meeting featured startups qualified for the upcoming AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Jitin Prasada were also present at the interaction.

Key Points: PM Modi Meets AI Startups, Stresses Societal Good & Affordability

  • AI for societal good
  • Affordable & inclusive technology
  • Support for 'Made in India' AI
  • Showcase at India AI Impact Summit 2026
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PM Modi urges startups to leverage AI for societal good

PM Modi chairs roundtable with Indian AI startups, urging them to make AI affordable, inclusive, and transparent for societal betterment.

"Stressed on making AI affordable, inclusive, and transparent - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, Jan 8

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged startups to leverage Artificial Intelligence for societal good.

Chairing a roundtable with Indian AI startups at his residence at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, the Prime Minister urged making AI affordable, inclusive, and transparent.

Calling his interaction with the youngsters "memorable and insightful", he urged them to use AI for the betterment of society. PM Modi also lauded the AI-based startups for working in myriad fields ranging from e-commerce to material research to healthcare.

"Talked AI with youngsters from the Indian startup world. It was a memorable and insightful interaction, in which they shared their vision and work on how India is transforming the world of AI," PM Modi shared in a post on social media platform X.

"It is commendable how these startups are working on diverse fields such as e-commerce, marketing, engineering simulations, material research, healthcare, medical research, and more. We discussed how AI can be leveraged to further societal good," he added.

The Prime Minister also reiterated his "government's support to all those working on AI so that we can strengthen the spirit of 'Made in India, Made for the World.' Stressed on making AI affordable, inclusive, and transparent".

He also suggested that Indian AI models should be distinct and should promote local and indigenous content and regional languages.

PM Modi noted that India will host the India AI Impact Summit 2026 next month, through which the country will play a major role in the technology sector.

Twelve Indian AI startups, who have qualified for the AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge to be held as part of the AI Impact Summit 2026, attended the roundtable and presented their ideas and work.

The meeting was also attended by CEOs, heads, and representatives of Indian AI startups, including Avataar, BharatGen, Fractal, Gan, Genloop, Gnani, Intellihealth, Sarvam, Shodh AI, Soket AI, Tech Mahindra, and Zenteiq. Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw and Minister of State Jitin Prasada were also present during the meeting.

- IANS

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Priya S
Promoting local content and languages is so important. We have such a rich diversity of cultures and problems that need solving. A generic global AI won't work here. Hope the startups get the real support they need, not just words.
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Sarah B
As someone working in tech, the focus on transparency is crucial. AI shouldn't be a black box, especially when used in critical areas like healthcare. Glad to see India taking a leadership role in this conversation with the upcoming summit.
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Vikram M
Good initiative, but the proof will be in the pudding. We've heard "support for startups" before. Need to see easier access to funding, simpler regulations, and infrastructure beyond metros. Let's hope this translates to actual policy changes.
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Rohit P
BharatGen, Sarvam, Soket... great to see our homegrown startups getting recognition at the highest level! This is the energy we need. Jai Hind!
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Ananya R
Societal good is the right focus. Instead of just chasing profits, if AI can help solve our traffic problems, improve education access, or manage waste better, it will be a true game-changer for our daily lives.

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