Lok Sabha Question No. 1957 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-11
Subject: Consensus on Common Standards for AI
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Shri Dhairyasheel Sambhajirao Mane, Shri Sudheer Gupta, Shri Chavan Ravindra Vasantrao

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1957

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 11.02.2026

## CONSENSUS ON COMMON STANDARDS FOR AI

## 1957.   SHRI SUDHEER GUPTA: SHRI CHAVAN RAVINDRA VASANTRAO: SHRI DHAIRYASHEEL SAMBHAJIRAO MANE:

Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:

- (a) whether India is seeking global consensus on common standards for Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the proposed international summit scheduled to be held from 16 to 20 February, 2026 and if so, the details thereof;
- (b)  the  key  objectives  and  agenda  items  of  the  summit  and  the  nature  of  India's  proposed framework on AI standards, ethics and governance;
- (c) the number of countries, international bodies and stakeholders likely to participate in the said meet;
- (d) the manner in which proposed common AI standards aim to balance innovation with issues of safety, transparency, data protection and inclusiveness; and
- (e)  the  likely  benefits  of  such  global  consensus  for  India's  digital  economy,  startups,  research ecosystem and responsible use of AI?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SHRI JITIN PRASADA)

(a) to (e): In line with Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's vision, the Government is democratizing 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.

Recognizing  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 - AI Impact Summit 2026

India is hosting the India -AI Impact Summit 2026 from 16 -20 February 2026 at New Delhi. For the first time, the global AI summit series will take place in the Global South. The shift signals a broader move toward a more inclusive global AI dialogue.

## Seven 'Chakras'

The  thematic  priorities  of  the  Summit,  referred  to  as  the  seven  'Chakras',  underline  its  key objectives. These include Human Capital, Inclusion, Safe & Trusted AI, Resilience, Innovation and Efficiency, Democratizing AI Resources, and AI for Economic Development and Social Good.

The  Summit  features  a  multi-day  program  designed  to  enable  strategic  dialogue,  knowledge exchange and stakeholder engagement. The program includes AI Expo, Research Symposium as well as various roundtables, keynotes panel discussions, among others to showcase regional and global Al initiatives.

The Summit is designed to strengthen India's AI ecosystem by creating platforms to showcase Indian AI initiatives, sector-specific use cases and institutional approaches, while also enabling peer learning, feedback and international benchmarking.

More than 100 countries, 20 International Organisations and 100 CXOs are expected to participate in the Summit

The Summit is intended to foster inclusive, broad-based deliberations and to catalyse thematic discourse  around  safety,  trust,  inclusion,  innovation,  and  standards  in  AI.  The  emphasis  is  on generating  actionable  recommendations  that  contribute  to  long-term  AI  governance  objectives rather than framing immediate binding regulations.

Certain thematic Working Groups, particularly the Safe and Trusted AI Working Group and the Inclusion for Social Empowerment Working Group, are expected to develop voluntary guidance materials,  such  as  playbooks,  frameworks,  or  reference  guides.  These  outputs  aim  to  support stakeholders in navigating issues related to safety, trust, inclusiveness, and responsible deployment of AI, while preserving flexibility for innovation and contextual adaptation.

Through its thematic discussions, Working Group outputs, and associated flagship engagements, such as exhibitions, demonstrations, and innovation showcases, the Summit is expected to provide opportunities for Indian startups, researchers, and innovators to present their work, engage with global partners, and explore collaborations.

These interactions are intended to contribute to the responsible development and adoption of AI, promote innovationled growth, and enhance India's positioning within the global AI ecosystem. *******