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February 21, 2026 3:24 PM

MeitY Launches Policy Report, Developers’ Toolkit on Inclusive Voice AI at India AI Impact Summit 2026

India on Thursday launched a Policy Report and Developers’ Toolkit aimed at advancing open, inclusive and responsible voice technologies, as the country accelerates the adoption of speech-based digital services to expand access to public services and the digital economy. The Policy Report and Developers’ Toolkit were launched at the India AI Summit Expo 2026 , setting out a policy and practice framework for voice technologies amid India’s push toward a voice-first digital ecosystem. The ...

February 20, 2026 10:10 PM

Ayush Pavilion Draws Strong Interest at India AI Impact Summit 2026 with AI-Enabled Traditional Medicine Tools

The Ayush Pavilion of the Union Ministry of Ayush at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 has attracted sustained engagement from visitors, innovators and international delegates, who interacted with the Ministry’s AI-powered solutions for traditional medicine systems. The pavilion showcased AI-enabled chatbots offering personalised wellness guidance and service navigation, alongside Yoga Posture AI — a computer vision-based tool that allows users to assess, correct and perform Yoga asanas with ...

February 11, 2026 10:49 AM

Government flags off ‘Kaushal Rath’ to promote AI literacy under ‘Yuva AI for All’ initiative

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the All India Society for Electronics and Computer Technology (AISECT), on Tuesday launched Kaushal Rath, a mobile Artificial Intelligence (AI) awareness initiative under the National AI Literacy programme “Yuva AI for All.” The initiative aims to democratise access to foundational AI education by reaching students, youth, educators and learners in semi-urban and underserved regions across the country. Th...

February 9, 2026 3:14 PM

Explainer: The ‘Seven Chakras’ of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026

India will host the India–AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16 to 20, bringing together governments, industry leaders and researchers from over 100 countries. The summit, according to the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY), is aimed at shaping global cooperation on artificial intelligence with a focus on real-world outcomes rather than broad declarations. At the centre of the summit’s framework are the “Seven Chakras”, or seven interlinked working groups designed ar...

February 6, 2026 10:24 PM

Electronics manufacturing surges over 11 years, India becomes World’s second-largest mobile manufacturer

India’s electronics manufacturing sector has witnessed a sharp expansion over the last 11 years, with production and exports registering multi-fold growth, positioning the country as the second-largest mobile phone manufacturer globally. In a written reply to Rajya Sabha on Friday, Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada said the growth has been driven by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives, backed by t...

February 6, 2026 6:34 PM

India signs DPI cooperation agreements with 23 countries; UPI goes live in eight nations

India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) and agreements with 23 countries to share and cooperate on its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), reinforcing the country’s growing role as a global leader in digital governance and fintech innovation. The agreements aim to facilitate the replication and adoption of India’s digital platforms under the India Stack framework, said Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin Prasada in a written reply to Rajya Sa...

February 4, 2026 5:04 PM

Semicon India Programme gains momentum with 10 project approvals; IT sector revenue touches $283 billion

India’s push to build a self-reliant semiconductor ecosystem under the Semicon India Programme has gathered significant momentum, with the government approving 10 major projects involving investments of about ₹1.6 lakh crore. At the same time, the country’s information technology (IT) sector has continued its strong growth trajectory, with total revenue reaching an estimated $283 billion in 2024-25. The information was provided by Union Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and Informat...

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 ...

January 2, 2026 1:21 PM

India Accelerates Electronics Manufacturing with Fresh ECMS Approvals

India has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its electronics manufacturing ecosystem with the approval of 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS). Cleared by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the latest round of approvals involves a projected investment of over ₹41,800 crore and marks a significant expansion of domestic capabilities in high-value electronic components. These approvals build on the 24 projects sanctione...

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...