Lok Sabha Question No. 3203 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-11
Subject: Guidelines for Participants in Exhibitions
Ministry: INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING
Asked by: Shri Sachithanantham R

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3203 TO BE ANSWERED ON 11.03.2026

## GUIDELINES FOR PARTICIPANTS IN EXHIBITIONS

## 3203. SHRI SACHITHANANTHAM R:

Will the Minister of INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING be pleased to state;

- (a)  whether  any  guidelines  were  laid  down  for  exhibitors  for  representation,  product origin  and  claims  about  technology  showcased  at  the  event  and  if  so,  the  details thereof;
- (b) the details of criteria laid down for participants;
- (c) whether the Ministry verified claims of innovation by participating institutions before their display at the summit and if so, the details of the verification process;
- (d) the details of basis on which some private university was selected for the AI Summit; and
- (e)  the  manner  in  which  the  Government  attempt  to  popularise  a  fake  claim  by  the University  as  India's  achievement  which  undermines  country's  credibility  in  research and development and education sectors?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR INFORMATION AND BROADCASTING; AND PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (DR. L. MURUGAN)

## (a) to (e):

In  line  with  Hon'ble  Prime  Minister  Shri  Narendra  Modi's  vision,  the  Government  is democratising the development and usage of technology. The focus is using Artificial Intelligence  (AI)  for  solving  real-world  problems  and  ultimately  improving  lives  across various sectors. Recognising its importance, the Government of India is working closely with international partners, industry, academia and States to promote responsible and inclusive use of AI.

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  'SarvajanHitaya,  SarvajanSukhaya'  (Welfare  for  all, Happiness of all).

The India AI Impact Expo was conducted as a side event of the India AI Impact Summit 2026,  aligned  with  the  theme  of  showcasing  India's  power  of  AI  for  Global  Good. Participation was  invited through Expression of Interest (EOI) from various AI ecosystem partners, viz. Corporates, Startups, Country Representations, Central Govt. (Min &  Depts),  State  Govt.,  Public  Sector  Undertakings,  Academia  /  Research Institutions, and NGOs. The exhibition space was allotted on a First-Come-First-Serve basis, subject to availability of space and within the approved layout framework of the Expo.

The responsibility regarding the nature of exhibits, representations made, and compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements rested with the respective exhibitors in the India AI Impact Expo.

The  Government  did  not  attempt  to  popularize  a  fake  claim  by  the  exhibitor.  The Government took prompt action against the concerned exhibitor.

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