New Delhi, Feb 10 (NationPress) As India gears up to host the monumental ‘AI Impact Summit 2026’, the nation’s strategy regarding the democratisation of AI illustrates that scale, inclusion, and innovation can progress in tandem, according to a statement released on Tuesday.

The emphasis on affordability, transparency, and trust guarantees that the advantages of AI reach farmers, students, researchers, startups, and public institutions uniformly.

“The way forward is clear. The democratisation of AI is not a one-off initiative but an ongoing promise to ensure that technological advancements bolster societies, lessen inequalities, and facilitate sustainable development for everyone,” the statement continued.

For numerous nations, especially those in the Global South, the democratisation of AI hinges on equitable and affordable access to crucial resources like data, computing power, and digital infrastructure.

The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 will serve as a venue for collective engagement, gathering 15 to 20 Heads of Government, over 50 international ministers, and more than 100 global and Indian CXOs.

Discussions will be organized into Chakras, or Working Groups, centered around seven interrelated thematic domains.

“Among these, the Democratizing AI Resources Working Group is particularly noteworthy. Co-chaired by India, Egypt, and Kenya, it unites countries and stakeholders to cultivate a more inclusive and balanced global AI ecosystem through shared access, collaboration, and capacity building,” the statement noted.

By fostering equitable access, cooperation, and capacity building, the Democratizing AI Resources Working Group advocates for a future where all nations can leverage AI in ways that promote inclusive growth and sustainable development.

Democratising AI necessitates ensuring that the foundational infrastructure powering artificial intelligence is open, affordable, and widely accessible.

India’s approach is informed by its comprehensive AI stack, which encompasses applications, models, computing, infrastructure, and energy, viewing these layers as interlinked national capabilities.

As per the statement, approved in March 2024 with an allocation of Rs 10,371.92 crore over five years, the IndiaAI Mission is establishing the groundwork for this strategy by enhancing access, boosting data availability, and facilitating responsible AI usage for the public good.

The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 is scheduled from February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.

Being the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, it aims to unite global leaders, policymakers, tech companies, innovators, and experts to explore and discuss the transformative potential of AI for inclusive growth, governance, and sustainable development.