Date: 2026-02-18Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
“India Sets Guinness World Record with more than 2.5 lakh AI Responsibility Pledges in 24 Hours at India AI Impact Summit 2026” announces Union Minister Shri. Ashwini Vaishnaw
**Executive Summary**
On February 18, 2026, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced that India achieved a Guinness World Record for the “Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours” during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held on February 16-17. The campaign, part of the IndiaAI Mission, garnered 250,946 valid pledges, significantly surpassing the initial target. Participants received a digital badge and access to AI learning pathways for committing to ethical, inclusive, and responsible AI usage.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Guinness World Record:**
* India secured a Guinness World Record for the most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours.
* A total of 250,946 valid pledges were received between February 16-17.
* **AI Responsibility Pledge Campaign:**
* The campaign was launched under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India.
* It aimed to mobilize citizens to commit to ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of AI.
* Participants made pledges through the dedicated portal aipledge.indiaai.gov.in.
* The initiative focused on data privacy, accountability, transparency, and combating misinformation.
* Pledge participants received a digital badge and access to AI learning pathways.
* **India AI Impact Summit 2026:**
* The announcement was made during the summit in New Delhi.
* Key figures from MeitY, IndiaAI Mission, NIC, Intel, and Guinness World Records were present.
* **Vision and Commitment:**
* The campaign reflects India's commitment to shaping the global AI discourse with a focus on inclusion, ethics, and public trust.
* The initiative demonstrates a significant milestone in citizen-led digital responsibility.
**Impact Analysis**
**Citizens / General Public**
* **Impact**: Increased awareness and engagement in responsible AI adoption. Opportunity to contribute to ethical AI practices and access AI learning pathways.
* **Action Required**: Commit to ethical, inclusive, and responsible AI use by taking the AI Responsibility Pledge.
**Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)**
* **Impact**: Strengthening of India's position in the global AI landscape. Validation of IndiaAI Mission's success in promoting responsible AI.
* **Action Required**: Continue to support and promote initiatives that encourage ethical and responsible AI development and usage.
**Intel India**
* **Impact**: Enhanced brand reputation and visibility as a collaborator in promoting responsible AI practices in India.
* **Action Required**: Continue to collaborate with the IndiaAI Mission to further the goals of ethical and inclusive AI.
**Students / Youth**
* **Impact**: Increased awareness of the importance of ethics in AI, and access to resources for education and training
* **Action Required**: Take the pledge to use AI for the good of society and take advantage of educational opportunities and pathways.
Key Entities Referenced
IndiaAI Mission: A nationwide initiative to promote ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY): The Union Ministry responsible for the IndiaAI Mission
India AI Impact Summit 2026: The summit where the Guinness World Record for AI Responsibility pledges was announced.
Ashwini Vaishnaw: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology
Intel: Collaborated with IndiaAI Mission for the AI Responsibility Pledge campaign
Ministry of Electronics & IT
“India Sets Guinness World Record with more
than 2.5 lakh AI Responsibility Pledges in 24
Hours at India AI Impact Summit 2026”
announces Union Minister Shri. Ashwini
Vaishnaw
Posted On: 18 FEB 2026 4:09PM by PIB Delhi
Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, today announced
that India has successfully achieved the Guinness World Records title for the “Most pledges received for
an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours,” with a staggering 250,946 valid pledges received during the
24-hour period from February 16–17.
The announcement was made during the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi,
in the presence of Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(MeitY); Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, CEO, IndiaAI Mission and DG, NIC; Ms.
Kavita Bhatia, COO, IndiaAI; Mr. Srinivasan Iyengar, SVP and GM, Central Engineering Group, Intel;
and Mr. Pravin Patel, Guinness World Records Adjudicator, who officially verified the achievement.
The nationwide AI Responsibility Pledge campaign, launched under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration
with Intel India on February 16, sought to mobilise citizens across the country to commit to the ethical,
inclusive, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence through the dedicated portal, aipledge.indiaai.gov.i
n. The initiative encouraged participants to reflect on key principles such as data privacy, accountability,
transparency, and combating misinformation through scenario-based questions, thereby reinforcing India’s
vision of building a trustworthy and human-centric AI ecosystem. Participants who completed the pledge
received a digital badge and access to AI learning pathways.Addressing the media, Shri Vaishnaw hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of engaging youth in
the responsible and ethical use of AI. “It is his vision that inspired us to reach out to colleges, engage with
faculty members, and encourage students to take this pledge to use AI as a tool for the good of society —
as a technology that improves our lives — and to ensure it is used responsibly. A special round of applause
to the 250,000 students who have taken this pledge. This is truly a proud day for the country. This is the
direction in which the nation must move — towards a future where AI is embraced with responsibility.”
The Minister highlighted that the record-setting participation — far exceeding the initial target of 5,000
pledges — reflects strong public engagement and growing awareness around responsible AI adoption. He
noted that the campaign represents a significant milestone in citizen-led digital responsibility and
demonstrates India’s commitment to shaping the global AI discourse with a focus on inclusion, ethics, and
public trust.
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Mahesh Kumar/ Pawan Faujdar/ Navin Sreejith/ Piyush Madke/ Ritu Raj
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