{"id":95504,"date":"2026-02-20T06:05:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:05:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tech.einnews.com\/article\/894010086"},"modified":"2026-02-20T06:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T09:05:14","slug":"india-ai-impact-summit-2026-pm-narendra-modi-meets-ai-startup-ceos-to-push-mother-tongue-learning-and-ethical-technology-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new7.shop\/zerocostfreehost\/index.php\/2026\/02\/20\/india-ai-impact-summit-2026-pm-narendra-modi-meets-ai-startup-ceos-to-push-mother-tongue-learning-and-ethical-technology-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"India AI Impact Summit 2026: PM Narendra Modi Meets AI Startup CEOs To Push Mother Tongue Learning and Ethical Technology Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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New Delhi, February 20:<\/strong> On the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deep tech startups pioneering innovative initiatives in agriculture, healthcare, cybersecurity, etc., who praised the country’s “supportive and dynamic environment for Artificial Intelligence advancement”. Stressing the importance of promoting Indian languages and culture, PM Modi called for expanding India’s AI tools for higher education in the mother tongue, according to an official statement.\n<\/p>\n

The startups participating in the roundtable are tackling population-scale challenges across key sectors such as healthcare, agriculture, cybersecurity, ethical AI, space, etc., the statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said. Participating ventures also include those focused on ethical AI, social empowerment through vernacular access to justice and education, and modernising legacy systems to strengthen enterprise productivity. Tech Mahindra and NVIDIA Collaborate To Launch Hindi-First AI Model for STEM Education To Bridge Language Gap in India.<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

The AI startups said, “The country now offers a supportive and dynamic environment for AI advancement, firmly establishing its presence on the global AI landscape.” They praised India\u2019s sustained push to strengthen its Artificial Intelligence ecosystem, sector\u2019s rapid expansion, and noted that global momentum of AI innovation and deployment is increasingly shifting towards India.\n<\/p>\n

The firms lauded the India AI Impact Summit as reflecting the country\u2019s growing stature in global AI conversations, the statement said. From firms focused on advanced diagnostics, gene therapy, and efficient patient record management to AI companies leveraging geospatial and underwater intelligence to boost productivity and help manage climate risks, the participation was broad-based. The Prime Minister congratulated innovators for taking bold risks and building impactful AI solutions.\n<\/p>\n

He discussed the potential of harnessing AI technology in various sectors such as agriculture and environmental protection, including monitoring crop productivity and fertiliser usage to safeguard soil health. The Prime Minister underscored the need for strong data governance, cautioned against misinformation, and urged the development of solutions tailored to India\u2019s needs. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Highlights AI in Agriculture as \u2018Predictive Governance\u2019 at India AI Impact Summit 2026.<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/p>\n

Referring to UPI as a model of simple and scalable digital innovation, he expressed confidence in Indian companies and encouraged trust in domestic products. He also spoke about expanding private participation in the space sector and noted strong investor interest in Indian startups, the statement noted.<\/p>\n

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