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Tripura Hosts AI Workshop Ahead of India's Global AI Summit in 2026

The Directorate of Information Technology in Tripura organized a regional AI awareness workshop in Agartala as a prelude to the upcoming India-AI Impact Summit 2026. The event, inaugurated by Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, drew around 350 participants from major educational institutions. Technical sessions led by experts focused on practical frameworks for safe and inclusive AI, linking to the national IndiaAI Mission. The workshop aims to align Tripura's digital development with broader national goals and prepare youth with future-ready skills.

Key Points: Tripura AI Workshop Preps for India-AI Impact Summit 2026

  • Pre-summit outreach for India-AI Impact Summit 2026
  • Focus on safe and responsible AI implementation
  • Part of national ₹10,300 crore IndiaAI Mission
  • Aims to build future-ready skills for youth
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Tripura leads AI awareness drive ahead of India-AI Impact Summit 2026

Tripura holds an AI awareness workshop with 350 participants, aligning with the national IndiaAI Mission ahead of the major 2026 summit in Delhi.

"Making AI in India and Making AI Work for India - IndiaAI Mission vision"

Agartala, January 31

The Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura, has taken a proactive step in promoting artificial intelligence awareness by organising a regional-level awareness workshop ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 on Friday.

The workshop was held at Pragya Bhavan, Agartala, as part of the pre-summit outreach activities aligned with India's growing push towards AI-driven governance and digital service delivery.

With rapid advancements in artificial intelligence opening new opportunities in governance, agriculture, healthcare, education and smart administration, India has accelerated AI adoption through initiatives such as the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence released by NITI Aayog.

The upcoming India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is scheduled to be held on February 19-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and is being positioned as the first global-scale AI forum to be hosted in the Global South, highlighting India's rising leadership in the field of artificial intelligence.

The Tripura workshop was inaugurated by Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, IAS, in the presence of IT Secretary Kiran Gitte and Director (In-Charge), IT, Suprakash Jamatia. Around 350 participants, including students and faculty members from leading institutions such as NIT Agartala, National Law University Tripura, Indian Institute of Information Technology and National Forensic Sciences University, attended the programme.

Technical sessions were conducted by domain experts, including Suman Deb (NIT Agartala), Tanmoy Bhowmik (Paytm) and Prof Nachiketa Mittal (NLU Tripura). The sessions focused on Digital India initiatives and practical implementation of safe, inclusive and responsible AI frameworks.

The event also highlighted the IndiaAI Mission, launched under MeitY, with an overall outlay of over ₹10,300 crore to build a robust AI ecosystem under the vision of "Making AI in India and Making AI Work for India." The mission is expected to create transformative opportunities for students, researchers and startups across the country.

Officials emphasised that such initiatives will help prepare youth with future-ready skills while supporting inclusive, technology-driven development across the state, aligning Tripura's digital progress with the broader vision of Digital India.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
₹10,300 crore for the IndiaAI Mission is a massive investment. I truly hope the benefits reach the grassroots and aren't just limited to elite institutes. AI in agriculture for our farmers and in local healthcare could be a game-changer for states like Tripura.
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Rahul R
While the intent is good, I hope these workshops lead to tangible outcomes. We have many "awareness" programs. What's needed is follow-up with hands-on labs, startup incubation support in Agartala, and clear pathways for these 350 students to actually build something.
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Anjali F
"Making AI Work for India" is the key phrase. Our solutions must address Indian problems - from predicting crop yields in Tripura to managing urban traffic in Delhi. Glad the session focused on responsible AI. We must avoid blindly copying Western models.
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Karthik V
Hosting a global AI summit in 2026 is a bold move. It shows confidence. If we can showcase real-world implementations from states like Tripura by then, it will truly highlight our leadership in the Global South. The journey starts with workshops like these.
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Michael C
Interesting to see the collaboration between NIT, a law university, and a payments company (Paytm) for the technical sessions. That's a holistic approach - covering the tech, legal/ethical, and business aspects of AI. More states should replicate this model.

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