**Executive Summary**
This document highlights the key outcomes and announcements from seven Regional AI Conferences conducted across India in preparation for the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The conferences, organized under the IndiaAI Mission, focused on practical AI applications aligned with regional priorities. Insights and recommendations from these conferences will directly inform the agenda and outcomes of the upcoming summit, scheduled for February 16-20, 2026, in New Delhi.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Regional AI Conferences Overview:**
* Seven conferences were held across Meghalaya, Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Kerala.
* The events were organized under the IndiaAI Mission in partnership with State Governments, premier academic institutions, and Central Ministries.
* Discussions centered on practical AI applications in governance, healthcare, agriculture, education, skilling, language technologies, and public service delivery.
* Each conference addressed region-specific priorities in line with the national AI vision.
* **Key Outcomes and Announcements:**
* Initiatives include the launch of a national AI skilling program ("YUVA AI for All") to train one million young people.
* Expansion of India AI Data & AI Labs across states, including new labs in ITIs and polytechnics.
* Rajasthan launched its AI/ML Policy 2026 and dedicated AI and AVGC-XR Portals.
* Uttar Pradesh announced its AI Mission, backed by state funding.
* Madhya Pradesh launched its SpaceTech Policy 2026, integrating AI with space and geospatial technologies.
* Multiple MoUs were signed to advance AI research, skilling, and innovation.
* AI Stacks and Cloud Adoption Frameworks are being rolled out to support scalable, secure, and citizen-centric AI deployment.
* AI-enabled digital portals and governance platforms are being launched to improve efficiency and citizen service delivery.
* State-led AI use cases, startups, and innovation challenges (including hackathons and competitions) are being showcased.
* Regional recommendations will feed into the India AI Impact Summit 2026 agenda and outcomes.
* A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed with Google, IIT Delhi, National Law University, Jodhpur, and the Skill Development Network (Wadhwani Foundation) in Rajasthan.
**Impact Analysis**
**State Governments, Academic Institutions, and Central Ministries**
* **Impact:** These stakeholders are key partners in organizing and participating in the Regional AI Conferences and implementing AI initiatives.
* **Action Required:** State Governments must back and provide funding to AI ecosystem that align with national priorities. State Governments should continue to support AI initiatives and implement policies to advance AI research, skilling, and innovation. Academic institutions are to engage in AI research, skilling, and innovation and to sign MoUs to further these efforts. Central Ministries and government should commit investments in AI Missions and infrastructure to further improve lives and boost the economy.
**Policymakers, Industry Leaders, Startups, Researchers, Academia, Civil Society, and Local Communities**
* **Impact:** These stakeholders are the attendees and those who drive and/or benefit from the use of AI technology.
* **Action Required:** Stakeholders should continue collaborating to implement AI solutions and contribute to AI use-cases to help make AI citizen-centric.
Key Entities Referenced
India AI Impact Summit 2026: A national summit focusing on Artificial Intelligence, with the agenda informed by regional AI conferences.
Regional AI Conferences: A series of seven conferences conducted across multiple states in India to bring local priorities to the national AI agenda.
IndiaAI Mission: A government initiative aimed at leveraging AI across various sectors and enhance citizens' lives.
Rajasthan AI/ML Policy 2026: A state-level policy focused on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, launched in Rajasthan to boost governance, innovation, and employment.
Uttar Pradesh AI Mission: A state-level mission backed by state funding, to build a large-scale AI ecosystem aligned with national priorities
Ministry of Electronics & IT
From States to Summit: Regional AI Conferences
Power India’s AI Vision
State-driven innovation and on-ground AI solutions feed into
national outcomes for the India AI Impact Summit
Bring Local Priorities to the National AI Agenda
Posted On: 09 FEB 2026 5:49PM by PIB Delhi
Key Highlights:
Seven Regional AI Conferences conducted across Meghalaya, Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya
Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Kerala
Organised under the IndiaAI Mission in partnership with State Governments, premier
academic institutions andCentral Ministries
Focused on practical AI applications across governance, healthcare, agriculture, education,
skilling, language technologies and public service delivery
Brought together policymakers, industry leaders, startups, researchers, academia, civil
society and local communities
Emphasis on responsible, inclusive and trusted AI, aligned with regional priorities and citizen
needs
Insights and recommendations from the regional conferences will directly inform the agenda
and outcomes of the India AI Impact Summit 2026
India’s preparations for the India AI Impact Summit 2026 have gathered nationwide momentum through
seven Regional AI Conferences held across Meghalaya, Gujarat, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh,
Rajasthan and Kerala.
Organised under the IndiaAI Mission, in partnership with State Governments, premier academic
institutions and thematic Central Ministries, these conferences served as high-level, outcome-oriented
engagements leading up to the India AI Impact Summit, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February
16–20, 2026.
Each conference, held between October 2025 and January 2026, addressed region-specific priorities while
aligning with the national vision of using AI for good governance, economic growth, social empowerment
and improved public service delivery. Discussions focused on practical AI applications across governance,
healthcare, agriculture, education, language technologies, skilling, innovation and digital
infrastructure.The regional engagements brought together policymakers, industry leaders, startups,
researchers, academia, civil society and local communities, ensuring that India’s AI roadmap is grounded
in regional realities and citizen needs. Insights from these conferences will directly inform the agenda and
outcomes of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.Key Voices from the Regional AI Conferences
“The Prime Minister has a clear mission to democratize technology so that intelligence powered by AI
reaches every individual, every household, and every enterprise, rather than remaining confined to a select
few. In line with this mission, a programme has been launched to train one million young people in AI
skills, ensuring that India’s youth are fully prepared for this new technological era.”- Shri Ashwini
Vaishnaw, Minister for Electronics & IT, Government of India
“The government has committed an investment of ₹10,000 crore under the India AI Mission to leverage
AI across sectors with an objective to enhance citizens’ incomes, improve ease of living, and boost the
overall productivity of the nation through responsible and inclusive use of AI.”- Shri Jitin Prasada,
Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics & IT, Government of India
“Every pregnant woman in Meghalaya is digitally tracked, enabling early identification of high-risk cases
and timely interventions. This data-driven approach has helped reduce maternal mortality by 50 percent.”-
Shri Conrad K. Sangma, Chief Minister of Meghalaya
“Regional AI Conferences are crucial platforms to ensure that AI-driven development reaches every
district and every language. These forums help turn ideas into action and improve lives on the ground.”-
Shri Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat
“Artificial intelligence represents the next major phase in our country’s journey. Through AI and machine
learning, public service delivery can be made faster, more transparent and more citizen-centric.”- Shri
Bhajan Lal Sharma, Chief Minister of Rajasthan
“The Madhya Pradesh government believes that AI can benefit administration, citizens and industries
alike. We are committed to policy support that maximises efficiency and accelerates AI-led growth across
sectors.”-Dr. Mohan Yadav, Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh
“In a large and sensitive state like Uttar Pradesh, addressing challenges at scale requires a timely,
technology-driven and responsive model. Artificial Intelligence will play a pivotal role in this
transformation.”- Shri Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh
“Artificial Intelligence is no longer a technology of the future. The real challenge is not whether we adopt
AI, but how we adopt it. Technology must strengthen democracy, protect dignity and serve the common
citizen.”-Shri A.N. Shamseer, Speaker of the Kerala Legislative Assembly
Announcements at a Glance | Regional AI Conferences
1. Million Youth to be trained in AI Skills under a national AI skilling programme, YUVA AI for All,
to build future-ready workforce
2. Expansion of India AI Data & AI Labs across states, including new labs in ITIs, polytechnics and
technical institutions to strengthen hands-on AI education
3. Launch of Rajasthan AI/ML Policy 2026 along with a dedicated Rajasthan AI Portal to boost
governance, innovation and employment, and Rajasthan AVGC-XR Portal to strengthen Animation,
VFX, Gaming, Comics, and Extended Reality ecosystem in the state
4. Announcement of Uttar Pradesh AI Mission, backed by state funding, to build a large-scale AI
ecosystem aligned with national priorities
5. Launch of Madhya Pradesh SpaceTech Policy 2026, integrating AI with space and geospatial
technologies for public service delivery
6. Signing of multiple MoUs between India AI Mission, State Governments, academia and industry to
advance AI research, skilling and innovation
7. Rollout of AI Stacks and Cloud Adoption Frameworks to support scalable, secure and citizen-
centric AI deployment at the state level8. Launch of AI-enabled digital portals and governance platforms to improve efficiency and citizen
service delivery
9. Showcasing of state-led AI use cases, startups and innovation challenges, including hackathons and
competitions to promote local talent
10. Regional recommendations to feed directly into the India AI Impact Summit 2026 agenda and
outcomes
11. Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with Google, IIT Delhi, National Law University,
Jodhpur, and the Skill Development Network (Wadhwani Foundation) in Rajasthan to advance AI
research, skilling, ethical frameworks, and innovation ecosystems
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