Curtain Raiser: India stands at the forefront of AI transformation, says PM Modi
Virendra Pandit
New Delhi: Ahead of the five-day “India AI Impact Summit 2026”, beginning Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India stands at the forefront of the artificial intelligence (AI) transformation and its strides in AI reflect both ambition and responsibility, the media reported.
His remarks came on a day when he is set to inaugurate the key global event at the Bharat Mandapam in the national capital in the presence of world leaders, AI innovators, and other experts in what is being billed as a major AI push in Global South.
The India AI Impact Expo 2026 will be held from February 16-20, alongside the India AI Impact Summit.
In a post on X, he said, “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 event is Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya or Welfare and Happiness for All, reflecting our shared commitment to harnessing artificial intelligence for human-centric progress, he said.
He pointed out that 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, he said.
“I am confident that the outcomes of the Summit will help shape a future that is progressive, innovative and opportunity-driven.”
“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,” he said.
In a media interview on Sunday, PM Modi pitched India as a global hub for digital infrastructure and AI, saying the country is ready to host the world’s data and lead the next wave of the technology revolution.
“The tax incentives announced in the Budget for FY27 are designed to accelerate investment in this space, lower the cost of building advanced facilities and position India as a globally-competitive destination for data infrastructure.”
