PM Modi’s Vision For India In Artificial Intelligence: Top Quotes From AI Impact Summit 2026

In an interview with ANI at the AI Impact Summit 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined a vision where AI acts as a partner to human intelligence rather than a replacement for it. Here are a few of his noteworthy quotes from the interview.

"The end goal of technology should be ‘Welfare for All, Happiness of All’. Technology exists to serve humanity, not replace it."

"AI represents a transformative opportunity in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Leveraging AI mindfully, with a strategic lens, helps address deep developmental challenges while creating entirely new economic opportunities, enabling inclusive growth, bridging the urban-rural divide and expanding access to opportunity."

"The goal is not AI adoption for its own sake. It is AI that genuinely empowers citizens and accelerates India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation by 2047, and offers a scalable model for the Global South."

"AI market projections show India’s IT sector could reach $400 billion by 2030, driven by new waves of AI-enabled outsourcing and domain-specific automation. The fundamental shift is that AI isn’t replacing the IT sector. It is transforming it."

"While AI may enhance human capabilities, the ultimate responsibility for decision-making must always remain with human beings."

"India is moving toward a more structured governance approach in AI regulation. With the launch of the IndiaAI Safety Institute in January 2025, the country created a dedicated mechanism to promote the ethical, safe, and responsible deployment of AI systems."

"I understand the concern of our youth about AI-driven disruptions in the job market. Preparation is the best antidote to fear. That is why we have been investing in skilling and re-skilling our people for an AI-driven future."

"Our journey toward Aatmanirbhar Bharat has been built on a fundamental principle: India must not just consume technology but create it. My vision for AI in Aatmanirbhar Bharat rests on three pillars: sovereignty, inclusivity, and innovation."

"My vision is that India should be among the top three AI superpowers globally, not just in the consumption of AI but in creation. Our AI models will be deployed worldwide, serving billions in their native languages. Our AI startups will be valued in hundreds of billions, creating millions of high-quality jobs."