PM Modi calls for strong data governance

Underscoring the need for strong data governance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cautioned against misinformation and called for the development of solutions tailored to India’s needs.

The PM was holding a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deep tech startups at Seva Teerth this morning.

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Referring to UPI as a model of simple and scalable digital innovation, he expressed confidence in Indian companies and encouraged trust in domestic products. He also spoke about expanding private participation in the space sector and noted strong investor interest in Indian startups.

PM Modi congratulated innovators for taking bold risks and building impactful solutions. He discussed the potential of harnessing AI technology in various sectors like in agriculture and environmental protection, including monitoring crop productivity and fertilizer usage to safeguard soil health. Stressing the importance of promoting Indian languages and culture, he called for expanding our AI tools for higher education in mother tongue.

The startups who participated in the roundtable are tackling population-scale challenges across key sectors. In healthcare, they use AI for advanced diagnostics, gene therapy, and efficient patient record management to extend quality care to the last mile.

In agriculture, they leverage geospatial and underwater intelligence to boost productivity and help manage climate risks. The group also includes ventures focused on cybersecurity, ethical AI, space, social empowerment through vernacular access to justice and education, and modernising legacy systems to strengthen enterprise productivity. Together, they reflect an ecosystem addressing local needs while building global leadership in AI-driven innovation.

The AI startups praised India’s sustained push to strengthen its artificial intelligence ecosystem. They highlighted the sector’s rapid expansion and immense untapped potential, noting that the global momentum of AI innovation and deployment is increasingly shifting toward India.

They said the country now offers a supportive and dynamic environment for AI advancement, firmly establishing its presence on the global AI landscape. They also lauded the India AI Impact Summit, describing it as a reflection of the country’s growing stature in shaping the global conversations around AI.

The meeting was attended by CEOs and Founders of Abridge, Adalat AI, BrainSightAI, Credo AI, Eka Care, Glean, Innogle, Invideo, Miko, Origin, Prophase, Rasen, Rubrik, SatSure, Supernova and Sypha AI.