PM Modi Opens AI Impact Summit, Calls for Human-Centric AI

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and societies worldwide, India’s hosting of the Summit signals its intent to play a central role in defining the norms, standards and collaborative pathways of the global AI era.

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, welcoming world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and technology enthusiasts from across the globe to deliberate on the future of artificial intelligence.

The Summit, themed “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya — Welfare for All, Happiness for All,” underscores India’s commitment to harnessing AI for inclusive growth and human-centric development.

India Positions AI as a Tool for Inclusive Progress

Addressing delegates, the Prime Minister highlighted the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across key sectors including:

• Healthcare

• Education

• Agriculture

• Governance

• Enterprise and industry

He emphasized that AI is not merely a technological breakthrough but a developmental catalyst capable of accelerating social inclusion, improving service delivery and enhancing productivity across economies.

“The AI Impact Summit will enrich global discourse on innovation, collaboration and responsible use of AI,” he said, expressing confidence that the deliberations will shape a future that is progressive, innovative and opportunity-driven.

India at the Forefront of Global AI Transformation

Prime Minister Modi underscored India’s leadership in the evolving AI landscape, attributing it to the strength of its 1.4 billion citizens, robust digital public infrastructure, dynamic startup ecosystem and expanding research capabilities.

India’s AI growth has been anchored in:

• Scalable digital platforms

• Public-private collaboration

• Rapidly growing startup participation

• Increasing AI research and development investments

He stressed that India’s approach to AI reflects both ambition and responsibility, balancing technological advancement with ethical and societal considerations.

‘Bringing the World Together to Discuss AI’

In a thread posted on X, the Prime Minister wrote:

“Bringing the world together to discuss AI!Starting today, India hosts the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. I warmly welcome world leaders, captains of industry, innovators, policymakers, researchers and tech enthusiasts from across the world for this Summit. The theme of the Summit is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya or welfare for all, happiness for all, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing Artificial Intelligence for human-centric progress.”

He further noted:

“AI today is transforming several sectors, including healthcare, education, agriculture, governance and enterprise. The AI Impact Summit will enrich global discourse on diverse aspects of AI, such as innovation, collaboration, responsible use and more. I am confident that the outcomes of the Summit will help shape a future that is progressive, innovative and opportunity-driven.”

Reiterating India’s global standing, he added:

“Thanks to the 1.4 billion people of India, our nation stands at the forefront of the AI transformation. From digital public infrastructure to a vibrant StartUp ecosystem and cutting-edge research, our strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility.”

A Strategic Moment for Global AI Governance

The AI Impact Summit is expected to serve as a key platform for shaping international conversations on:

• Responsible AI governance

• Cross-border collaboration

• Ethical AI frameworks

• Inclusive innovation

• AI for public good

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and societies worldwide, India’s hosting of the Summit signals its intent to play a central role in defining the norms, standards and collaborative pathways of the global AI era.

With the convergence of policymakers, technologists and business leaders in New Delhi, the Summit marks a significant milestone in positioning India as a responsible and influential voice in the global AI ecosystem.