February 10, 2026 4:22 PM

India ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’ to focus on democratisation of AI

As India gets prepared to host the mega ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’, the country’s approach to the democratisation of AI shows that scale, inclusion and innovation can progress together, an official statement said on Tuesday. The focus on affordability, openness and trust ensures that benefits of AI reach farmers, students, researchers, startups and public institutions alike. “The path ahead is clear. Democratising AI is not a one-time effort but a continuing commitment to ensure that tech...

January 6, 2026 1:22 PM

Human Capital Working Group meeting held at IIT-Guwahati campus ahead of India AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the IndiaAI Mission, the Government of Assam and IIT Guwahati on Monday began a two-day Human Capital Working Group meeting at the IIT Guwahati campus, focusing on education reform, workforce transition and inclusive, human-centric adoption of artificial intelligence. The meeting brings together senior policymakers, academic leaders, industry experts and practitioners to deliberate on how India can build future-ready human capital ...

December 30, 2025 10:01 AM

India’s AI Impact Summit 2026 to focus on democratising AI, bridging global divide

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 will focus on the theme “Democratising AI, Bridging the AI Divide”, with an emphasis on making artificial intelligence widely accessible as a horizontal, enabling technology that supports inclusive global development, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said on Sunday. Briefing the media in New Delhi, Secretary, MeitY, S. Krishnan said the growing concentration of AI capabilities in a few geographies and companies poses a major glob...

October 13, 2025 11:06 PM

Transforming India with AI: Rs 10,300 crore mission, 38,000 GPUs & a vision for inclusive growth

India is entering a transformative decade powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), as the government rolls out a series of ambitious initiatives designed to make the technology open, affordable, and accessible for every citizen. With an investment of over ₹10,300 crore in the IndiaAI Mission and a massive deployment of 38,000 GPUs, the country is building one of the largest and most inclusive AI ecosystems in the world. The goal is clear: to ensure AI doesn’t just drive growth—it transfor...

May 30, 2025 11:53 PM

IndiaAI mission gets boost as compute capacity tops 34,000 GPUs

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced a major expansion in the country's national AI infrastructure and talent development ecosystem. Speaking at the ‘IndiaAI – Make AI in India, Make AI Work for India’ event in New Delhi, the Minister said India's national compute capacity has now crossed 34,000 GPUs, bolstered by the addition of 15,916 new units to the existing 18,417. The announcement was accompanied by the selection of three mor...

February 11, 2025 12:23 PM

India, France stress on synergy at AI Roundtable on sidelines of summit

Experts from India and France convened at Sciences Po University in Paris on Monday to discuss policy and governance issues related to artificial intelligence, as global leaders gathered for the AI Action Summit in the French capital. The second India-France AI Policy Roundtable, a key side event to the summit, was organized by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India, in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, the IndiaAI Mis...

December 27, 2024 12:51 PM

Year End Review 2024 of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology: Major Achievements

In 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) made significant strides in advancing India’s digital growth. Key initiatives focused on AI, cybersecurity, and skill development, aiming to enhance technology accessibility, boost innovation, and strengthen India’s position globally. Semiconductor Manufacturing: Major Investments Under Semicon India Programme  India’s semiconductor industry received a major boost in 2024 with Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL...

July 1, 2024 1:51 PM

India to host Global IndiaAI Summit 2024

India is set to host a global summit on artificial intelligence (AI). The Global IndiaAI Summit 2024, which will be held in the national capital from July 3-4, is expected to attract leading AI experts, industry representatives, international organizations, and members from academia. Organized by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, the summit will focus on advancing AI development in seven key areas outlined by the IndiaAI Mission: Compute Capacity, Foundational Models, Data...