The session “Building Public Interest AI: Catalytic Funding for Equitable Access to Compute Resources” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 marked the launch of the working report on the subject “Opening Up Computational Resources for New AI Futures” by Dr. Saurabh Garg, Secretary, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. The discussion brought together senior… Read more »
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AI Must Be Built on Trusted Data, Ethical Governance and Public Accountability for Scale, Says Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra
As part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the session “AI Meets Agriculture: Building Food Security and Climate Resilience” convened policymakers, development institutions, researchers and digital innovators to explore how Artificial Intelligence can transform agricultural systems, strengthen food security, and enhance climate resilience at scale. The session featured a keynote address by Chief Minister of Maharashtra… Read more »
Experts Discuss Role of Open Networks and Digital Public Infrastructure in Scaling AI at India AI Impact Summit 2026
The session “AI and Open Networks: Creating Impact at Scale” at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 set out a clear proposition: the future of AI will be determined not only by model breakthroughs, but by the digital public infrastructure and open network architectures that allow innovation to reach millions of people. Drawing on examples from healthcare,… Read more »
The Invisible Shield: How Artificial Intelligence is Securing the Identities of over a Billion Indians
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched landmark initiatives in India’s digital security framework. It has deployed next-generation AI enabled biometric deduplication and document verification platform. This platform will improve the deduplication accuracy of the Enrolment or Update transaction being undertaken by UIDAI.
India Joins Pax Silica at India AI Impact Summit 2026, Deepens Strategic Technology Cooperation with United States
On the fifth day of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, India formally joined the Pax Silica coalition, marking a significant milestone in the strengthening of strategic technology and supply chain cooperation between India and the United States. The signing ceremony brought together senior government leaders from both nations, underscoring a shared commitment to securing… Read more »
RailTel Successfully Curates AI Healthcare Panel Discussions at AI Impact Summit 2026
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd., a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Railways, successfully curated and hosted two important panel discussions on Artificial Intelligence–driven healthcare at the AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam. The mega summit was organized under the aegis of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and the IndiaAI Mission,… Read more »
High-Level Discussion at India AI Impact Summit 2026 Explores the Future of Employability in the AI Era
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, a high-level discussion on “The Future of Employability in the Age of AI” brought together policymakers, industry leaders, educators and innovators to deliberate on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is redefining employability across sectors, the shift from narrow skills to human-led capabilities, and India’s opportunity and responsibility in the… Read more »
Union Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Outlines India’s AI Priorities for Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) at Strategic Convening of Industry and Academia
The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, today chaired a strategic convening of industry leaders and global academicians, policymakers and technology experts to articulate India’s AI priorities especially for the Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) ecosystem with a strong focus on adoption, skills development and inclusive growth.
Aadhaar App sees strong public adoption and everyday utility, 1 million people update mobile number via App
The Unique Identification Authority of India is witnessing strong public adoption of the new Aadhaar App, underlining the growing trust of residents in secure, digital, and convenient Aadhaar services.
DLI Scheme-Backed Chip Design Startups Continue to Attract Interest from Leading Investors
India’s semiconductor chip design ecosystem is steadily strengthening, with startups supported under the Design Linked Incentive (DLI) Scheme drawing growing interest from both investors and the user community. Semiconductor ventures traditionally involve long development timelines, substantial R&D investment and higher technical risk before revenues begin, often making early-stage investors cautious — and consequently, prior to… Read more »
