**Executive Summary**
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 opened its inaugural session, focusing on collaborative action on global AI priorities guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress. Working groups have presented actionable frameworks for responsible AI, deliberating on focused AI outcomes within seven thematic areas (Chakras). A closed-door meeting followed to further discuss deliverables with stakeholders, and the insights and recommendations will be formally presented in the coming days.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Summit Overview**
* The India AI Impact Summit 2026 Inaugural Session focused on deliverables from Working Groups.
* The summit aims to drive collaborative action on global AI priorities.
* The Summit is guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress.
* **Working Groups (Chakras)**
* The summit's agenda is structured around seven thematic working groups (Chakras).
* Working groups have spent months deliberating on focused AI outcomes.
* The seven thematic Chakras reflect India's effort to channel global expertise and shared perspectives into actionable frameworks.
* The seven thematic Chakras are: Human Capital, Inclusion for Social Empowerment, Safe and Trusted AI, Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency, Science, Democratizing AI Resources, and Al for Economic Development & Social Good.
* The Working Groups have engaged experts from government, academia, industry, civil society, and international partners.
* **Governance and Vision**
* Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled India's AI Governance Vision.
* Outcomes from working groups are expected to shape AI ecosystems.
* Shri S. Krishnan emphasized mindful use of AI, ensuring inclusivity.
* **Deliverables**
* A closed-door meeting was held with stakeholders to discuss the deliverables.
* The insights and recommendations will be formally presented in the coming days.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government**
* **Impact:** Involved in shaping and implementing AI policies and practices through expert engagement and consultation.
* **Action Required:** Continue to engage in shaping and implementing AI policies and practices.
**Academia**
* **Impact:** Involved in shaping AI policy and practice through expertise and consultation.
* **Action Required:** Continue to provide expertise and input into the development of AI policies.
**Industry**
* **Impact:** Their contributions are expected to shape AI ecosystems and the implementation of responsible AI practices.
* **Action Required:** Implement responsible AI practices and contribute to shaping AI ecosystems.
**Civil Society**
* **Impact:** Involved in shaping AI policy and practice through expertise and consultation.
* **Action Required:** Continue to provide expertise and input into the development of AI policies.
**International Partners**
* **Impact:** Their contributions are expected to shape AI ecosystems and the implementation of responsible AI practices.
* **Action Required:** Collaborate in shaping AI ecosystems and implementing responsible AI practices.
Key Entities Referenced
India AI Impact Summit 2026: A summit focused on collaborative action on global AI priorities.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY): The ministry overseeing the AI Governance Vision and Impact Summit.
AI Governance Vision: India's perspective and plans for responsible AI development and governance.
Working Groups: Groups tasked with presenting actionable frameworks for responsible AI, structured around seven thematic areas.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
India's vision for responsible innovation is
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Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveils India's AI Governance Vision at
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Working Groups Present Actionable Frameworks for
Responsible AI
Posted On: 18 FEB 2026 7:43PM by PIB Delhi
The 3rd day of The India AI Impact Summit 2026 opened its Inaugural Session with conversations around
the key deliverables from the Summit’s Working Groups, setting the stage for collaborative action on
global AI priorities.Guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, the Summit has structured its
agenda around seven thematic working groups (Chakras). These groups have spent several months
deliberating on focused AI outcomes, aiming to drive collaborative action on global AI priorities.
Addressing the inaugural session, Hon’ble Union Minister for Electronics and Information
Technology, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, said, “As we move forward and set the agenda beyond this Impact
Summit, the outcomes of these working groups spanning seven cross-cutting themes will serve as guiding
lights for our journey ahead. They will shape how we collaborate, innovate, and build responsible AI
ecosystems in the days to come.”Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), said, “We
approach this moment with cautious optimism embracing AI’s potential while remaining mindful of risks,
standards, governance, and, most importantly, ensuring that all global voices are empowered in shaping
the AI discourse.”
Following the inaugural session, a closed-door meeting was held where the Working Group deliverables
were further discussed with stakeholders. The insights and recommendations from these deliberations will
be formally presented in the coming days.
The seven thematic Chakras reflect India’s effort to channel global expertise and shared perspectives into
actionable frameworks: Human Capital, Inclusion for Social Empowerment, Safe and Trusted AI,
Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency, Science, Democratizing AI Resources, and AI for Economic
Development & Social Good.
These Working Groups have engaged experts from government, academia, industry, civil society, and
international partners, shaping deliverables through months of consultations and evidence-based dialogue,
reinforcing the Summit’s transition from vision to implementation across AI policy and practice.
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