India leads world in AI transformation: PM Modi

New Delhi, Feb 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday inaugurated the AI Impact Summit at Bharat Mandapam, asserting that India, powered by the strength of its 1.4 billion people, stands at the forefront of the global artificial intelligence transformation.
The Prime Minister welcomed a gathering of world leaders, industry captains, innovators, policymakers, and researchers to the Summit, which is themed “Sarvajana Hitaya, Sarvajana Sukhaya — Welfare for All, Happiness for All.” He stated that the theme reflects India’s commitment to harnessing AI for human-centric progress and inclusive development.
In his address, the Prime Minister highlighted AI’s transformative role across diverse sectors including healthcare, education, agriculture, governance, and enterprise. He expressed confidence that the deliberations at the Summit would significantly enrich the global discourse on innovation, collaboration, and the responsible use of AI.
PM Modi underscored that India’s leadership in the AI revolution is built upon a robust digital public infrastructure, a vibrant startup ecosystem, and cutting-edge research capabilities. He emphasised that the nation’s strides in the sector reflect both its ambition and its sense of responsibility, positioning it at the vanguard of technological advancement.
“The 1.4 billion people of India are our greatest strength. Our nation’s progress in AI is powered by our demographic dividend and our unwavering commitment to using technology for the betterment of humanity,” the Prime Minister said.
In a series of posts on X, the Prime Minister elaborated on the Summit’s objectives. “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,” his first post read.
He added, “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.”
Concluding his thread, PM Modi reiterated, “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.” (KNS)