IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) briefed the media in New Delhi today on the vision, thematic structure, and progress of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The press conference was chaired by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY and was attended by Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, CEO, IndiaAI and DG, NIC; Shri Akhil Kumar, MD and CEO, Digital India Corporation; Shri Amitesh Kumar Sinha, Additional Secretary, MeitY and CEO, India Semiconductor Mission; Shri Krishan Kumar Singh, Joint Secretary, MeitY; Shri Sudeep Shrivastava, Joint Secretary, MeitY; Shri Nand Kumarum, President and CEO, NeGD; Dr. Sanjay Bahl, DG, CERT-In; Shri Manoj Kumar Jain, Scientist G and Group Coordinator, MeitY; Shri K Mohammed Y. Safirulla, Director, IndiaAI, and Ms. Shikha Dahiya, Joint Director, IndiaAI among other officials.

Shri Jitin Prasada, Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & Information Technology of India addressed an event titled “From Action to Impact”- A Curtain Raiser to the AI Impact Summit (19 – 20 February 2026, New Delhi), jointly organised by India and France in the United Nations Headquarters, New York on 16 December, 2025.

Union Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and Ministry of Electronics and IT, Shri Jitin Prasada represented India and delivered the national statement at the High-Level Meeting of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on the overall review of the implementation of the outcomes of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) in New York, USA on 16 December, 2025.

Strengthening India’s commitment to scaling responsible, inclusive, and innovation-led AI ecosystems across states, the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat and Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar is convening a Regional Pre-Summit Event on 11 December 2025 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar.

The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in partnership with Central Square Foundation and EkStep Foundation, has opened a global Call for Use Cases for the Casebook on the Real-World Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Education. The casebook will spotlight proven, scalable AI applications that are transforming learning outcomes, strengthening teaching, and improving access to quality education across emerging and developing economies.

Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel inaugurated the Pre-Summit Conference on AI for Good Governance: Empowering India Digital Future, jointly hosted by the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat and Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, at Mahatma Mandir. The conference is a key pre-event leading up to the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held from 15-20 February 2026 in New Delhi.

Towards advancing India’s vision for safe, trusted, and inclusive AI, the Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) at IIT Madras in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, is hosting a Pre-Summit Event convening on 11 December in Chennai, ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026. The programme will open with a formal inauguration on the evening of 10 December, followed by a full-day Pre-Summit Event and a hybrid, closed-door Working Group meeting on 11 December.

The Regional AI Impact Conference, Shillong, organised by the IndiaAI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the Information Technology & Communications Department, Government of Meghalaya, was inaugurated today at the State Convention Centre, Shillong. The event was graced by Shri. Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya, as Chief Guest, and Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Railways; Electronics & Information Technology; and Information & Broadcasting, addressed the inaugural session virtually and extended his greetings. Senior officials from MeitY, representatives from industry, academia, startups and students from across the region participated in the conference.

In line with Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision, the Government is democratising the development and usage of technology. The focus is using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for solving real-world problems and ultimately improving lives across various sectors.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, and UN Women India have launched a global Call for Nominations for a Compendium focusing on the real-world impact of Artificial Intelligence in advancing gender equality. This initiative is part of broader engagements leading up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 and aims to showcase measurable and verifiable AI applications that are positively impacting women and girls, particularly in the Global South.

The Regional Open Digital Health Summit (RODHS) 2025 wrapped up its third and final day of progressive discussions in New Delhi, bringing together leaders from government departments and experts from international organisations and the health technology sector to put in motion a framework for Digital Health and AI collaboration across the South-East Asia region.

The Software Technology Park of India (STPI) and the ISACA Thiruvananthapuram Chapter hosted a pre-summit conference for the upcoming India-AI Impact Summit 2026. The event, held in Thiruvananthapuram, focused on the theme of "Safe and Trusted AI for Fintech, Healthcare, and Citizen Safety." Dr. A. Jayathilak, IAS, Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala, inaugurated the conference and emphasized India's AI mission on defining ethical, inclusive, and secure AI, and Kerala's potential to lead in demonstrating trustworthy AI. He also highlighted the dual nature of AI, empowering while demanding responsibility, and urged collaboration across various sectors to shape the global moral compass of AI.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the IndiaAI Mission, has launched ‘YUVA AI for ALL’, a first-of-its-kind free course that introduces the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to all Indians, especially the youth.

Shri Jitin Prasada, Minister of State, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, today addressed the AI Impact Festival - an official pre-summit event in the run up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, hosted by Intel in partnership with the Ministry of Education, CBSE, NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NIELIT, and INSPIRE-MANAK.

Shri Jitin Prasada, Hon'ble Minister of State for the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Government of India, inaugurated the MeitY Pavilion at the 44th India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Bharat Mandapam. The pavilion brings together three major thematic zones that is Digital India, IndiaAI, and MyGov, offering visitors an immersive view of India's vision for digital public infrastructure, artificial intelligence for social good, and participatory governance.

The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, in collaboration with the International Energy Agency (IEA), has announced a global Call for Abstracts for the upcoming Casebook on the Real-World Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Energy. The collaboration seeks to leverage the IEA's global expertise and analytical framework while supporting the vision of the IndiaAI Mission to foster responsible, inclusive, and impactful AI adoption in alignment with the Global South's sustainable energy goals.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the IndiaAI Mission, today unveiled the India AI Governance Guidelines, a comprehensive framework to ensure safe, inclusive, and responsible AI adoption across sectors.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, convened a high-level Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence at the Emerging Science, Technology & Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2025). Chaired by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, the session brought together leading voices from government, academia, and industry to explore how India can harness AI responsibly to drive innovation, inclusion, and global competitiveness.

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) organised a Curtain Raiser event on October 23, 2025, to build momentum for its participation in the Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2025.

The Casebook will serve as a comprehensive reference for policymakers, innovators, and researchers to replicate real-world, scalable, and responsible AI health solutions across the Global South, accelerating digital transformation in healthcare systems

Uttarakhand Hosts Pre-Summit to India–AI Impact Summit 2026, focusing on Responsible and Inclusive AI Growth

Event to Bring Together Policymakers, Industry Leaders, Startups and Academia to Advance Digital Uttarakhand Vision through Innovation, Governance and Entrepreneurship, aligned with Digital India Vision

Challenges to provide innovators with mentorship, investor access & a Global Platform to Scale their Ideas by developing AI driven solutions with High Potential for Social & Economic Impact

Five Game-Changing Proposals Selected to Advance Safe & Trusted AI Ecosystem in India. ‘Saakshya’, ‘AI Vishleshak’ and IIT Kharagpur’s Voice Detection System to Fortify India’s AI Forensics and Security

Symposium to Bridge Research, Policy and Practice to Promote India’s Vision of ‘AI for All, AI for Good and AI for the World’