Context
India hosted the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi; PM highlighted global recognition of India’s tech progress.
AI Impact Summit
• Over 85 countries and three international organisations signed the New Delhi Declaration.
• Declaration emphasises equitable access to AI benefits for all humanity.
• Summit drew five lakh visitors showcasing India’s AI innovations.
Two major exhibits
- Agriculture & livestock — AI use in animal treatment, livestock tracking, farmer support.
- Culture & heritage — Using AI to preserve ancient manuscripts and cultural knowledge.
New Delhi Declaration
• Based on idea of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya.”
• Calls for inclusive, safe, globally shared AI development.
• Ensures AI benefits reach all sections, not just advanced economies.
Other Important Points
• Edwin Lutyens’s statue in Rashtrapati Bhavan will be replaced by that of C. Rajagopalachari.
• PM urged vigilance against online financial fraud and completion of KYC.
• India agricultural highlights:
• Thrissur: 570 rice varieties in one field.
• India now world’s largest rice producer.
• Exports: Nanjangud bananas, Mysuru betel leaves, Indi lemons to Maldives.
