New Delhi: India’s not just following the artificial intelligence trend but it is actually leading the way and making it happen said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He was speaking at the AI Summit 2026 in the capital on Wednesday.
The Prime Minister gave a keynote speech at Bharat Mandapam where he talked about Indias plan to build intelligence systems that are good for everyone and do not harm anyone. He said that artificial intelligence should help people and not be used to exclude them or just make money.
Prime Minister Modi was speaking to a group of people from all over the world including technology company bosses, policymakers, researchers and startup founders from over 100 countries. He said that India believes artificial intelligence should help the people who need it the most. He also said that technology should be fair, clear and responsible.
The Prime Minister talked about how India has changed over the past ten years. He mentioned the success of public infrastructure like Aadhaar, UPI and big data platforms. He said that these projects have shown that technology can work well and be affordable for everyone. He also said that artificial intelligence development in India will follow the idea. It will be innovative and responsible at the same time.
One of the topics at the summit was working together globally. Many international teams, including people from Europe, Asia and North America took part in discussions about intelligence rules, data protection and safety standards. Prime Minister Modi said that India wants to play a role in making global artificial intelligence rules that balance innovation with ethics.
The Prime Minister also announced that India will invest money in its national artificial intelligence mission. The government plans to make the countrys computing infrastructure stronger support research institutions and help develop intelligence models that are made in India and use Indian data. He said that it is very important for countries to have control over their technology and not just rely on other countries.
Prime Minister Modi also talked about teaching people skills. The government wants to start programs to teach students, engineers, government employees and entrepreneurs about artificial intelligence. He said that India has a young population and by teaching them about artificial intelligence the country is getting ready for the jobs and industries of the future.
The summit also showed how fast Indias startup scene is growing. Many artificial intelligence startups presented their ideas in areas like healthcare, farming, language, finance and climate change. Industry leaders praised India for having engineers, big data systems and good government policies.
Experts think that the AI Summit 2026 is a milestone for Indias technology diplomacy. The event showed that India wants to be a leader in the conversation about responsible artificial intelligence development.
One thing is clear from the Prime Ministers speech: India wants to be a country that makes rules, not one that just follows them when it comes to intelligence. With the support of the government growing infrastructure and international partnerships India is taking a lead in the artificial intelligence revolution and it is going to have a big impact, on the world.
