India offers the world a new AI roadmap, announcing the 'New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments'
- IBEF
- February 20, 2026
India launched the ‘New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments’ at the India AI Impact Summit-2026, marking its resolve to become a leader in AI policy that will drive development and inclusiveness in the world. Introduced by Union Minister of Railways, Information Broadcasting, Electronics, and Information Technology, Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the initiative focuses on data-driven policymaking, with a strong emphasis on the development of multilingual and culturally aware AI systems. India aims to leverage AI in the creation of jobs, driving economic change, and promoting inclusiveness, especially in developing countries in the Global South. The meeting saw the attendance of global technology leaders and policymakers, signifying India’s growth in AI collaboration and governance in the world.
The initiative comes in the context of a larger vision for AI governance, which includes responsible AI innovation, managing AI risks, and developing universal AI standards. Seven thematic working groups, such as human capital, safe AI innovation, and the democratization of AI resources and socio-economic development, contributed to the formulation of a framework for the way forward. The approach, therefore, presents a cautious optimism, pushing forward technological progress while adhering to ethical principles and promoting global cooperation in AI governance. After months of discussion and engagement with the government, private sector, academia, and civil society, the foundation for the rollout has been laid, reinforcing India’s resolve to drive AI priorities in the world and propel its digital revolution.
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