Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi transformed into the epicenter of AI discourse as the India AI Impact Summit 2026 officially began on Monday. This pioneering Global South initiative has united visionaries from every corner of the world, promising groundbreaking conversations on artificial intelligence’s role in society.
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan led the celebrations with an inspiring X post, applauding India’s forefront position in molding a democratic, citizen-centric AI era. The summit’s guiding principle, ‘Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya,’ resonates deeply with this ethos, he observed.
By centering AI advancement around societal benefits, broad access, and cross-border teamwork, India seeks to harmonize the Global North’s innovations with the Global South’s vast opportunities. Radhakrishnan invoked PM Modi’s Paris declaration, reminding that no machine can eclipse the human spirit’s command over our collective path. Thus, AI development demands ethical stewardship and human focus.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a grand welcome on X to leaders, innovators, and experts worldwide. He emphasized the summit’s power to elevate global talks on AI innovation, accountability, and applications across vital domains like agriculture, healthcare, governance, and business.
India’s edge stems from its massive population, world-class digital infrastructure, dynamic entrepreneurial scene, and pioneering research. Modi is optimistic that the event’s deliberations will pave the way for an inclusive, forward-thinking tomorrow. As the summit progresses, it stands poised to influence AI policies and practices on a planetary scale.