Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed the recently concluded AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi’s Bharat Mandapam and said that through this, the world witnessed “Bharat’s remarkable capabilities” in the field of artificial intelligence. He mentioned that at this summit, India also launched three ‘Made in India’ AI models.
India hosted the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16- 20, focusing on human-centric AI, global cooperation, and ethical frameworks like the New Delhi Declaration.
Addressing the 131st episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’ on February 22, PM Modi said, “This is a strong platform to bring forth achievements of the country and its people. One such achievement was recently seen during the AI Impact Summit that was held in Delhi. Leaders, industrialists, innovators and people from the start-up sectors arrived in the Bharat Mandapam for this summit.”
“This summit is a turning point in how the world will use the power of AI in the future. I got the opportunity to meet the world leaders and tech leaders. At the AI Summit Exhibition, I showcase many innovations to the world leaders,” he said. During the summit, the Prime Minister noted that two products “impressed leaders from all over the world.” The first was showcased at the AMUL booth, demonstrating how AI is assisting dairy workers in caring for their animals and managing their businesses. The second product, he mentioned, is related to culture, highlighting ways to preserve ancient knowledge, traditions, and scriptures while adapting them for future generations.
PM Modi praised Indian-origin cricketers representing foreign teams, highlighting what he described as the enduring “speciality of Bhartiyata” – the unique ability of Indians to remain connected to their roots while contributing meaningfully to the countries they live in. PM Modi celebrated India’s remarkable strides in agriculture and the resurgence of ancient cultural traditions, underscoring the nation’s growing global footprint and deep-rooted heritage.
Citing an example of Kerala’s Thrissur district, PM Modi said, “In field, farmers grow 570 varieties of rice. These include local, herbal and those varieties have been brought from other states. This is not only a farming but a massive drive to save the heritage of seeds. The impact of the hard work of our farmers is visible in the statistics as well.”
He proudly noted that India has emerged as the world’s largest rice producer, with output exceeding 15 crore tonnes (150 million tonnes). PM Modi also mentioned the case of a ten-month-old infant from Kerala who became the youngest organ donor in the state. The baby girl, Aalin Sherin Abraham, tragically lost her life in an accident in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala.
