Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw set the tone for global innovation on Tuesday at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Addressing the second day at Bharat Mandapam, he revealed India’s plans to deliver a pioneering AI framework for healthcare, promising seismic shifts in how the sector functions globally.
Vaishnaw detailed the swift AI advancements in agriculture and healthcare during interactions at the summit. India’s forthcoming model will serve as a blueprint, illustrating AI’s power to transform entire health systems.
Central to this is PM Narendra Modi’s ethos of technology for the masses. The summit prioritizes deploying AI to uplift large demographics, a theme resonating deeply.
Young attendees brimmed with zeal, crafting AI-driven fixes for real-world issues. On foreign dignitaries, Vaishnaw attributed their presence to India’s enhanced global image under Modi, calling it the largest AI conclave ever.
Reiterating AI’s momentum in key sectors, he inspired youth to channel their expertise into solving planetary problems via AI.
Running until Friday, the summit unites scores of experts, positioning India as the vanguard of AI in healthcare and beyond.