Focus on Responsible and Inclusive AI
Uttarakhand Leads AI Transformation with Pre-Summit to India–AI 2026: The AI Impact Summit 2025 held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand on October 17, 2025, positioned India as a pioneer in promoting ethical and inclusive artificial intelligence. Organized by the Department of IT, Government of Uttarakhand in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY, the event served as a major prelude to the upcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026.
The summit emphasized the importance of using AI for public good, highlighting areas like governance, education, healthcare, disaster management, and rural empowerment. The discussions reinforced that India’s approach to technology must prioritize social equity and accessibility, ensuring that AI bridges societal divides rather than deepens them.
Static GK fact: MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) oversees the national digital initiatives, including IndiaAI, launched to promote AI research and innovation in India.
AI in Governance and Development
AI’s transformative power in governance was a central theme. The summit discussed how AI tools can help manage large-scale events like the Kumbh Mela, improve real-time decision-making, and strengthen public service delivery.
In education, AI-driven platforms can personalize learning experiences and enhance accessibility for students from remote areas. Similarly, in healthcare and disaster management, AI-based predictive systems can improve early response mechanisms.
Static GK Tip: The Kumbh Mela, recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage event, is one of the largest human gatherings in the world.
Key Personalities and Participation
The event saw participation from notable officials and experts, such as Shri Nitesh Kumar Jha (Secretary, IT, Uttarakhand), Shri Mohammed Y. Safirulla (Director, IndiaAI Mission), Dr. Durgesh Pant (Director General, UCOST), Prof. Ram Sharma (Vice Chancellor, UPES Dehradun), and Smt. Sharmishta Das (Head of AI Division, NIC HQ).
Their discussions highlighted India’s multi-stakeholder approach to AI governance—bridging government agencies, academia, startups, and civil society. This collective effort aims to make India a global leader in responsible AI innovation.
Static GK fact: UCOST (Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology) was established in 2003 to promote research and innovation in science and technology across the state.
Towards the India–AI Impact Summit 2026
The AI Impact Summit 2025 set the stage for the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled to be held on February 19–20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The national-level event will host global AI leaders, aiming to showcase India’s AI ecosystem, foster international partnerships, and frame discussions on ethical AI deployment.
With Uttarakhand taking the lead, India’s AI roadmap is now aligned with the vision of “AI for All”, ensuring technology serves as a tool of empowerment and sustainable development.
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Uttarakhand Leads AI Transformation with Pre-Summit to India–AI 2026:
| Topic | Detail |
| Event | AI Impact Summit 2025 |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Date | October 17, 2025 |
| Organized by | Department of IT, Government of Uttarakhand & IndiaAI Mission under MeitY |
| Key Focus | Responsible and Inclusive AI |
| Key Officials | Nitesh Kumar Jha, Mohammed Y. Safirulla, Durgesh Pant, Ram Sharma, Sharmishta Das |
| Next Major Event | India–AI Impact Summit 2026 |
| Venue of 2026 Event | Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi |
| Duration | February 19–20, 2026 |
| Static GK Tip | MeitY oversees India’s AI and digital governance missions |
