NDMC gears up for India AI Impact Summit 2026

The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has geared up for the upcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held from February 15 to 20.

Envisioned as a major global platform on inclusive artificial intelligence, the summit will bring world leaders, policymakers, innovators, and global AI experts to New Delhi, placing the national capital firmly in the international spotlight.

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In line with the vision of delivering a G20-level experience, the NDMC has launched an extensive and comprehensive civic revamp across its jurisdiction.

Special attention is being given to areas around key venues such as Bharat Mandapam, where the main inaugural event will be held on February 19, along with prominent five-star hotels, major roundabouts, heritage buildings, gardens, and public spaces that are likely to be visited by international delegates.

“A detailed action plan has been drawn up for revamping key road stretches connecting the airport, Bharat Mandapam, important tourist hubs, and diplomatic zones. This includes addressing potholes, repairing footpaths, restoring damaged grilles, upgrading signage, repainting central verges, eliminating dark spots, and enhancing overall road safety and visual appeal,” an official from the NDMC said.

The revamp plan also covers important locations hosting pre-event activities and bilateral engagements, including Hyderabad House, Vigyan Bhawan, Ambedkar Bhawan, Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, major five-star hotels, and the India Gate precinct. Additionally, roads leading to popular tourist destinations such as Connaught Place, Central Park, Lodhi Garden, Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi Haat, Nehru Park, and surrounding areas are being comprehensively upgraded.

Beautification and cleanliness form the cornerstone of NDMC’s preparations. The Horticulture Department has been directed to enhance the city’s visual appeal by installing flowering and ornamental plants at prominent locations, roundabouts, and major junctions. Sculptures, fountains, and public art spaces are being refurbished, while intensified cleanliness measures are being implemented at garbage-vulnerable points.

Daily mechanical road sweeping, deep cleaning, and mopping operations are underway in key markets and arterial roads, with special drives being conducted at regular intervals in Connaught Place and other major commercial hubs. Market Traders’ Associations have also been engaged to ensure collective participation in maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

In its efforts to improve air quality during the summit, the NDMC is deploying smog guns, mist sprayers, water sprinklers, and strict enforcement measures against polluters. Given the high concentration of hotels and diplomatic movement in the NDMC areas, focused efforts are being made to enhance the surrounding urban aesthetics and environmental quality.

As part of the summit’s public engagement initiatives, Central Park, Connaught Place, has been allocated to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology from February 16 to 20, where leading AI companies are expected to set up interactive stalls for public outreach and demonstrations.

To ensure improved civic amenities, the NDMC is prioritising the maintenance of roads and footpaths, achieving 100 per cent functionality of street and pole lights across roads, roundabouts, and market areas, and removing overhead cables near monuments to enhance the city’s visual landscape. Decorative and aesthetic illumination is also being planned to further elevate the city’s ambiance during the event.