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The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India has unveiled a new White Paper on AI governance, advocating for a techno-legal framework that ensures innovation while mitigating risks. The paper details India's strategic approach to creating a trustworthy and innovative AI ecosystem through comprehensive
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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted India's strategic role in AI at the 'AI Power Play' panel in Davos, emphasizing cost-effective AI solutions, the importance of real-world applicability, and techno-legal governance to mitigate AI risks like bias and deepfakes. India aims to be a global AI leader
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The Madhya Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026 successfully concluded, featuring AI-driven innovations in governance and public services. Spearheaded by IndiaAI Mission and the Government of Madhya Pradesh, the event saw significant partnerships and initiatives launched for AI education and innovative digital governance. Source: Original Link
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The Digital India BHASHINI Division demonstrated the capabilities of Shrutlekh, a multilingual translation tool, at the TiE Global Summit 2026 in Jaipur. The technology featured live translations and inclusivity initiatives, showcasing AI's potential in governance and public communication. Source: Original Link
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The Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India convened a roundtable on "Techno-Legal Regulation for Responsible, Innovation-Aligned AI Governance" to discuss the integration of legal and regulatory principles into AI systems. The event brought together key stakeholders to explore data privacy, compliance mechanisms, and
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The Indian government has released AI Governance Guidelines on November 5, 2025, to regulate the deployment of artificial intelligence in the country. Developed through a pragmatic techno-legal approach, these guidelines aim to balance innovation with safety and societal welfare. Restrictions on high-risk AI systems, sector-specific enforcement, and reliance on existing
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The Competition Commission of India, together with Nasscom, organized a workshop to discuss the governance, competition, and regulatory challenges posed by artificial intelligence. The event is a precursor to the forthcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026 and is aimed at fostering a balanced framework for AI governance in India. Source:
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The Ministry of Electronics & IT, in partnership with the Government of Gujarat, will host a Regional Conclave on AI for Good Governance in Gandhinagar on December 11, 2025, ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026. This event aims to promote responsible AI ecosystems through sessions on AI'
Digital Health
The Regional Open Digital Health Summit 2025 concluded in New Delhi, focusing on sustainable financing, person-centric digital health systems, and AI-enabled governance. Key discussions included the establishment of the South-East Asia Digital Health and AI Collaborative Network (SEA-DAC) and the need for legal reforms and blended financing models to support
AI Governance
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the India AI Governance Guidelines under the IndiaAI Mission, aiming to ensure safe, inclusive, and responsible AI adoption across various sectors. The guidelines emphasize a human-centric approach, with a core principle of 'Do No Harm', and include recommendations
AI Governance
At the International AI Summit during the India Mobile Congress 2025, Union Minister Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar emphasized the transformative role of AI in India, highlighting its applications in saving lives and enhancing digital services. He warned against the risks of unchecked AI, including deepfakes and algorithmic bias, and proposed