Day three of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi brought together a powerhouse of minds focused on democratizing AI. From startups to governments, participants unveiled visions for AI that empowers the masses, not just megacorps.
Odisha’s Vishal Kumar Dev praised the platform for elevating India globally. As the first state with a homegrown AI policy, Odisha emphasizes accessibility in local languages, with Odia datasets underway and a landmark $2.3 billion sovereign AI MoU.
Digital payments giant Lyra India’s Manoj Verma highlighted AI’s role in secure, swift transactions for remote areas. Their educational drives in colleges are tackling awareness gaps head-on.
Ayush Jain of TechShlok introduced affordable indigenous hardware—a $22 Linux device running AI models—challenging Nvidia dominance and boosting ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.’
Dr. Suvidatt Sundaram’s Overrule.ai is transforming legal practice with AI-driven research and drafting based on Indian court data, set for pan-India growth.
Akash Sinha from Omnipresent Robot Tech celebrated the startup ecosystem’s support, advising reskilling amid job evolutions. Security in AI-robotics remains paramount.
Dr. Hasan Beg from East London University shared insights on AI-clean energy fusion via IIT partnerships, aiming to train tomorrow’s engineers.
The event signals India’s bold investments and collaborations, propelling AI-driven innovation, employment, and societal progress.