While India hosts the mega AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today congratulated the country for hosting a platform that amplifies underrepresented voices and development priorities. He further said that the Summit has brought together various stakeholders and created global awareness on matters such as biases and limitations of AI.
Talking about the AI’s role in Viksit Bharat 2047, PM Narendra Modi said that AI represents a transformative opportunity in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. He emphasised that leveraging AI mindfully, with a strategic lens, helps address deep developmental challenges while creating entirely new economic opportunities, enabling inclusive growth, bridging the urban-rural divide and expanding access to opportunity.
The PM clarified how India is using AI to dissolve divides at a time when the world is worried about AI deepening divides. He said India is making it an efficient tool for delivering healthcare, education and economic opportunity to every village, every district, and every citizen.
AI transforming India’s IT sector; could reach $400B by 2030
Addressing the concern that AI will take away jobs, PM Modi highlighted how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not replacing India’s IT sector but transforming it, potentially enabling the industry to reach $400 billion by 2030.
PM Modi emphasised that AI should be seen as an enabler rather than a disruptor. “The fundamental shift is that AI isn’t replacing the IT sector. It is transforming it. While general-purpose AI tools have become widespread, enterprise-grade AI adoption is still concentrated in specific sectors, and incumbent IT firms continue to play crucial roles in solving complex business problems,” he said.
“We want our IT sector to lead not just in-service delivery but in building AI products, platforms, and solutions that work for India and the world,” PM Modi added.
PM Modi’s vision on AI for Aatmanirbhar Bharat
PM Narendra Modi’s vision for AI in Aatmanirbhar Bharat rests on three pillars: sovereignty, inclusivity, and innovation. He said, “My vision is that India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally, not just in the consumption of AI but in creation. Our AI models will be deployed worldwide, serving billions in their native languages. Our AI startups will be valued in hundreds of billions, creating millions of high-quality jobs.”
Expressing confidence over India’s AI journey, PM Modi claimed that India’s AI-powered public services will be studied globally as benchmarks for efficient, equitable governance. And most importantly, every Indian will experience AI as an enabler of opportunity, a multiplier of capability, and a servant of human dignity, not as a threat to their livelihood or an instrument of control.
He added that Aatmanirbhar Bharat in AI means India writing its own code for the digital century, and through the IndiaAI Mission, we are ensuring that code reflects our values, serves our people, and positions India as a responsible AI leader for the world.
AI must accelerate global development while remaining deeply human-centric
PM Narendra Modi today said that AI stands at a civilisational inflection point. It can expand human capability in unprecedented ways, but it can also test existing social foundations if left unguided.
Asserting that the end goal of technology should be ‘Welfare for All, Happiness of All,’ he said technology exists to serve humanity, not replace it.
PM Modi said, “AI governance, inclusive datasets, climate applications, agricultural productivity, public health, and multilingual access are not peripheral issues for us. They are central. Our vision is clear: AI must accelerate global development while remaining deeply human-centric.”
India focusing on local risks arising out of AI misuse
On the growing misuse of AI, PM Modi highlighted that technology is a powerful tool, but it is only a force-multiplier for human intent. He said, “It is up to us to ensure that it becomes a force for good. While AI may enhance human capabilities, the ultimate responsibility for decision-making must always remain with human beings. Around the world, societies are debating how AI should be used and governed. India is helping shape this conversation by showing that strong safeguards can coexist with continued innovation.”
He highlighted concerns about the misuse of AI, including deepfakes and threats to vulnerable groups, and said India is strengthening its regulatory frameworks. The measures include watermarking AI-generated content, enhancing data protection, and establishing the IndiaAI Safety Institute to promote ethical and responsible AI deployment.
For ensuring the safety of Indians from possible harm of AI technology, PM mentioned about the India AI Safety Institute that was launched in January 2025. He said that India is moving towards a more structured governance approach in AI regulation. The country has created a dedicated mechanism to promote the ethical, safe, and responsible deployment of AI systems.