Lok Sabha updated on India-AI Impact Summit
India is working closely with international partners, industry, academia and States to promote responsible and inclusive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Dr. L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, told Lok Sabha on Mar 11.
The focus is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for solving real-world problems and ultimately improving lives across various sectors, he said in an update on the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 which was held 16–21 February 2026 in New Delhi. He recognized the summit’s importance.
“For the first time, the Global AI Summit took place in the Global South. The shift signals a broader move toward a more inclusive global AI dialogue,” added the Minister.
The Summit concluded as a historic global convergence, firmly establishing India as a global hub for artificial intelligence innovation, governance, partnership, and inclusive growth, he told parliamentarians in a written reply.
The five-day mega-event, the largest of its kind hosted by any developing nation, brought together leaders from governments, industry, academia, civil society, and startups under the theme “SarvajanHitaya, SarvajanSukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness of all).
The India AI Impact Expo was conducted as a side event of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aligned with the theme of showcasing India’s power of AI for Global Good.
Participation was invited through Expression of Interest (EOI) from various AI ecosystem partners, viz. Corporates, Startups, Country Representations, Central Govt. (Min & Depts), State Govt., Public Sector Undertakings, Academia / Research Institutions, and NGOs. The exhibition space was allotted on a First-Come-First-Serve basis, subject to availability of space and within the approved layout framework of the Expo, he said. fiinews.com
