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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4248
TO BE ANSWERED ON 18.03.2026
EXPENDITURE INCURRED ON INDIA AI IMPACT SUMMIT 2026
4248. SMT. MALA ROY:
Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state:
(a) the total expenditure cost of Host "India AI Impact Summit 2026" along with the details of
money spent out of this for advertisement; and
(b) the details of money earned from exhibitors through said Summit?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND
PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS
(DR. L. MURUGAN)
(a) & (b):
India hosted the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 from 16–21 February 2026 at Bharat
Mandapam, New Delhi. For the first time, the Global AI Summit took place in the Global
South. The shift signals a broader move toward a more inclusive global AI dialogue.
The Summit concluded as a historic global convergence, firmly establishing India as a global
hub for artificial intelligence innovation, governance, partnership, and inclusive growth. The
five-day mega-event, the largest of its kind hosted by any developing nation, brought together
leaders from governments, industry, academia, civil society, and startups under the theme
“Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness of all).
The India AI Impact Expo was conducted during the India AI Impact Summit 2026, aligned
with the theme of showcasing India’s power of AI for Global Good. While the total expenditure
on the Summit incurred till 9 March 2026 is Rs. 65 Crore, the total proceeds generated from the
sale of exhibition space and associated services to exhibitors is approximately Rs. 69 Crore.
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