Lok Sabha Question No. 3060 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-11
Subject: Expenditure incurred on India AI Impact Summit 2026
Ministry: ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Asked by: Shri Anand Bhadauria, Shri Pushpendra Saroj, Adv Priya Saroj

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 3060

TO BE ANSWERED ON: 11.03.2026

## EXPENDITURE INCURRED ON INDIA AI IMPACT SUMMIT 2026

## 3060.  ADV PRIYA SAROJ:

SHRI PUSHPENDRA SAROJ:

SHRI ANAND BHADAURIA:

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

- (a)  whether  the  Government has organized  India AI  Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi during the month of February, 2026 and if so, the details thereof along with the reasons for logistical issues faced by the stakeholders during the summit;
- (b) the total expenditure incurred by the Government on organising the India AI Impact Summit 2026 including venue, logistics, publicity, consultancy and hospitality expenses;
- (c)  the  number  of  participants  sponsored  or  funded  by  the  Government  and  the  expenditure incurred per participant;
- (d)  the  source  of  funds  utilized  for  the  event  and  whether  the  expenditure  was  met  through budgetary allocation or re-appropriation;
- (e)  the  details  of  sponsorships,  private  partnerships  or  Corporate  Social  Responsibility  (CSR) contributions received for the Summit, if any;
- (f) the objectives, measurable outcomes and deliverables identified for the Summit in relation to the India AI Mission;
- (g) whether any cost -benefit or post-event evaluation has been conducted to assess the impact of the Summit on policy, innovation or investment outcomes and if so, the details thereof; and
- (h) the manner in which India AI Mission under MeitY plan to translate summit discussions into concrete policies for inclusive AI adoption in sectors like agriculture, healthcare and education?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (h): 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.

## India - AI Impact Summit 2026

India hosted the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 from 16 -21 February 2026 at New Delhi. For the first time, the global AI summit series 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, 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).

## Objectives, measurable outcomes and deliverables

The Summit discussions were structured around seven thematic 'Chakras' : Human Capital, Inclusion,  Safe  &  Trusted  AI,  Resilience,  Innovation  and  Efficiency,  Democratizing  AI Resources, and AI for Economic Development and Social Good.

The Summit aimed to facilitate dialogue, voluntary commitments and collaborative initiatives aligned with the goals of the IndiaAI Mission.

These  include  strengthening  AI  infrastructure,  promoting  innovation,  expanding  skilling initiatives, ensuring sustainability and advancing responsible AI practices.

## Major initiatives and outcomes announced during the Summit included:

- India  AI  Impact  Summit  Declaration  endorsed  by  92  countries  and  international Organisations with declaration acknowledging the work undertaken by seven thematic working groups during the Summit
- New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments were signed by 13 leading model providers
- 12  Deliverables  across  7  working  groups,  with  individual  endorsements  from  20+ countries for each deliverable [Significantly more than previous Summits]
- o Launch of the Global AI Impact Commons with 80+ impact stories across 30+ countries
- o Release  of  the  Equitable  AI  Transition  Playbook  in  partnership  with  the International Labour Organisation (ILO)
- o Signing of the Voluntary Guiding Principles for Resilient, Innovative & Efficient AI, endorsed by 20+ Countries
- o Signing  of  the  Voluntary  Guiding  Principles  for  Reskilling  in  the  Age  of  AI, endorsed by 24 Countries
- o Adoption of the Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI, with support from 25 countries & international
- o Release of the Playbook for Advancing Resilient AI Infrastructure
- o Release of Guidance Note on AI Governance, endorsed by 22 countries
- o Announcement of the Trusted AI Commons with 23 partner countries prior to formal launch
- o Announcement of the Alliance for Advancing Inclusion Through AI announced, endorsed by 21 Countries & UNICEF
- o Launch of the Network of AI For Science Institutions with 20 partner countries at inception
- o Launch of the Resilient AI Challenge in partnership with France & UNESCO
- AI Responsibility Campaign -Global Record: India successfully achieved a Guinness World Record for the 'Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours,' with over 2.5 lakh validated pledges
- Six global casebooks documenting high-impact AI deployments were released, covering:
- o AI in Health (with WHO)
- o AI in Energy (with IEA)
- o AI in Gender Empowerment (with UN Women)
- o AI in Agriculture (with the Government of Maharashtra, supported by the World Bank)
- o AI in Education (with CSF and EkStep Foundation)
- o AI in Accessibility (with ALIMCO, IIIT-Bangalore and ChangeInkk Foundation)
- AI Impact Startup Book was also launched by MeitY, presenting insights into India's AI and deep-tech startup ecosystem.

The Summit also witnessed announcements of investment commitments across the AI value chain, with expected investments exceeding USD 250 billion across infrastructure, foundation models, hardware, and applications.

Large Indian companies announced plans to invest over a hundred billion dollars collectively in AI infrastructure and digital ecosystems, alongside partnerships to expand AI-ready data centres.

Global venture capital firms pledged multi-billion-dollar investments to support AI innovation, while a leading technology company announced significant investments in connectivity, an AI hub in India, and large-scale training initiatives reaching tens of millions of public servants and students.

The Summit served as a platform for dialogue, partnerships and investment announcements in the  AI  ecosystem.  The  Summit itself was not designed as  a mechanism for  estimating GDP growth or employment generation.

The IndiaAI Mission under MeitY plans to take forward the broad discussions of the Summit through its 7 pillars, supporting AI startups and research institutions, strengthening access to compute infrastructure, and enabling pilots and scale up of AI for Good solutions in areas such as agriculture, healthcare, and education.

The  Mission  also  promotes  collaboration  between  Government,  industry,  academia  and international partners. The objective is to ensure that AI adoption remains aligned with national priorities and societal needs.

The expenditure incurred till 9 March 2026 is Rs. 65 Crore.

Government support was provided to around 400 participants. These included representatives of countries, participants of the Research Symposium and participants of Innovation Challenges. *******