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NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission Launches 'AI-Preneurs of India'

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17 Feb 2026

At the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, the Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog unveiled 'AI-Preneurs of India', a book celebrating the journeys of 45 pioneering AI startups. These startups are addressing real-world challenges across varied sectors like healthcare, education, and sustainability. The launch signifies India's commitment to responsible AI development and highlights the country’s diverse AI innovation landscape. The book emphasizes founder-first stories of entrepreneurs’ resilience and purpose-driven AI solutions, aligning with national priorities.

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Telecom Infrastructure Essential for India's AI Revolution, says Dr. Pemmasani at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, addressed the critical role of telecom infrastructure in India's AI advancement at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He highlighted the importance of robust connectivity, the rise in broadband subscribers, rapid deployment of 5G, and the expansion

India and Portugal Unite for AI-Led Governance Reforms

Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, suggested forming a collaborative working group with Portugal to advance AI-led governance reforms. The initiative focuses on digital pension systems and grievance platforms. This decision came after discussions with Portugal's Minister in the Cabinet of the Prime

India Launches First Sovereign Multilingual AI Model 'BharatGen'

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh announces the launch of BharatGen, India’s first sovereign multilingual Large Language Model (LLM), highlighting its role in advancing technological self-reliance. Supported by the India AI Mission, BharatGen is designed for inclusive applications in governance, healthcare, and more, reflecting India's linguistic diversity. Source:

India to Expand AI Infrastructure with 20,000 New GPUs

During the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that India will enhance its AI infrastructure by adding 20,000 GPUs to its current capacity of 38,000. This development aims to democratize technology in line with Prime Minister Modi's vision, ensuring AI tools benefit a

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Telecom Infrastructure Essential for India's AI Revolution, says Dr. Pemmasani at India AI Impact Summit 2026

India and Portugal Unite for AI-Led Governance Reforms

India Launches First Sovereign Multilingual AI Model 'BharatGen'

India to Expand AI Infrastructure with 20,000 New GPUs