Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that technology exists to serve humanity, not replace it. He said the ultimate goal of technology should be ‘Welfare for All, Happiness of All’. In an interview with a News Agency, Mr Modi said that today, AI is at a pivotal point in civilization. He said it can expand human capabilities in unprecedented ways, but it can also challenge existing social structures if left unguided. The Prime Minister said that is why India has deliberately framed the India AI Impact Summit around impact that ensures meaningful and equitable outcomes, not just innovation.
He said the guiding spirit, “Sarvajan Hitay, Sarvajan Sukhaye”, reflects India’s civilizational philosophy. He added that the Summit is structured around People, Planet and Progress. Mr Modi said his vision for AI in Aatmanirbhar Bharat rests on three pillars: sovereignty, inclusivity, and innovation. He said his vision is that India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally, not just in the consumption of AI but in its creation.
The Prime Minister said that AI represents a transformative opportunity in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Mr Modi said that leveraging AI mindfully, with a strategic lens, helps address deep developmental challenges while creating entirely new economic opportunities, enabling inclusive growth, bridging the urban-rural divide and expanding access to opportunity. He said, as the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, India is creating a platform that amplifies under-represented voices and development priorities.
Mr Modi said India’s Digital Public Infrastructure journey offers crucial and practical lessons for the Global South. He said the convergence of DPI and AI is the next frontier of inclusive development. He added that the success with Aadhaar, UPI and other digital public goods was not accidental and it stemmed from a few replicable principles.
The Prime Minister said the Government remains committed to strengthening every effort by the talented youth to make AI a force multiplier for innovation and inclusion. He said the Union Budget 2026-27 reinforces this vision. He added that it expands support for data centres and cloud infrastructure, strengthening domestic compute capacity.
