The nationwide AI Responsibility Pledge campaign was launched under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India to encourage citizens to commit to ethical, inclusive and responsible AI practices. Participants engaged with scenario-based questions on data privacy, transparency, accountability and tackling misinformation, and received digital badges along with AI learning resources upon completion. Crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi for inspiring outreach to students and educational institutions, Vaishnaw said the overwhelming participation, far surpassing the initial target of 5,000 pledges, reflects growing awareness and positions India as a leader in promoting responsible AI for social good. D D News

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The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was a Landmark Global event held from February 16–21, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Positioned as the First Major Global AI Summit hosted in the Global South, it brought together over 20 Heads of State, 118 Countries, and 100+ Global AI CEOs to Transition from Theoretical Dialogue to Measurable Impact. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact is adopted with a global consensus on “AI for All” & equitable, inclusive growth. PL redevelop the content in brief news form in 75 words . Also suggest heading with out putting stars .

Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD) is registered as a National Not-for-Profit, Independent Public Policy Think Tank and Scientific Research Institute at New Delhi, with an Objective of working for ensuring Overall improvement of Lives and Living of Common Man, through Research Innovations and engaging with Communities at Grass-root Level. IISD Strives to Put India into a Sustainable Path that is Inclusive and Equitable, involving People, Planet and Business.

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Mumbai | February 21^st, 2026: On a day-long visit to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu placed education firmly at the centre of the State’s artificial intelligence ambitions.

During his visit on February 20, the Chief Minister oversaw the signing of seven key MoUs and Letters of Intent, most of them directly focused on higher education, advanced skilling and school transformation. The emphasis was clear. Andhra Pradesh is choosing to build its AI future through its students.

1 Lakh Learners to Be Skilled with IBM

The Government of Andhra Pradesh signed a Letter of Intent with IBM India Private Limited to skill one lakh learners over the next three to five years in Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Quantum Computing.

The collaboration will explore access to IBM’s global digital learning platforms, enabling learners from Andhra Pradesh to gain industry aligned, future ready skills and strengthening the State’s emerging tech workforce pipeline.

UNICC to Establish Quantum and AI Centre at Amaravati

A Letter of Intent was also signed with the United Nations International Computing Centre to establish a Centre of Excellence for AI and Quantum at Amaravati Quantum Valley in 2026.

With over 55 years of experience serving more than 100 UN entities and international organisations, UNICC brings global best practices in secure and sovereign AI. The Centre is expected to position Amaravati as a Digital Embassy for Secure AI aligned with UN grade standards.

First NIELIT Deemed University Campus in South India

In a significant higher education milestone, the State signed a MoU with the National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology to establish the first NIELIT Deemed to be University campus in South India, dedicated to Quantum and AI education.

Backed by central government funding support through MeitY and State provided land, space and quantum hardware access, the campus is set to emerge as a national hub for emerging technology talent development.

AI Academies in 50 Plus Colleges and State AI Sandbox

A MoU with Cabilo AI will strengthen AI and digital innovation capabilities across more than 50 higher education institutions in Andhra Pradesh.

The initiative covers graduation and post-graduation students, faculty development, AI integrated curricula, applied use cases and innovation labs to enhance employability outcomes.

Additionally, through the Real Time Governance Society, the government is establishing a State level AI Sandbox in partnership with Calibo Inc. The sandbox will provide a secure and controlled environment to design and validate AI solutions for governance and public service delivery.

WISER Talent Hub Under Amaravati Quantum Valley

The State also signed an MoU with WISER, Washington Institute for STEM, Entrepreneurship and Research, to establish a Centre of Excellence and Talent Hub under the Amaravati Quantum Valley initiative.

The programme has already trained over 62,000 learners and is targeting 3.5 lakh learners in 2026 and 6 lakh learners in 2027, aiming for 3.5 million cumulative learners. A three tier talent funnel will advance the top 10 percent into applied tracks and the top 1 percent into industry ready capstone programmes, with 1,000 elite quantum performers groomed annually for global exposure.

Swadeshi AI Stack and State wide AI Tech Hub

In partnership with BharatGen, NexGen and IBM, Andhra Pradesh signed a Letter of Intent to launch a State wide AI Tech Hub built on a five layer Swadeshi AI Stack.

The platform will integrate 22 Indian languages, more than 500 sovereign GPUs and indigenous large language models to support governance, welfare, agriculture, MSMEs and education. It is designed to enable department ready AI applications and secure AI sandboxes on a unified State platform.

AI Tutor for Every School Student

Extending the AI push to school education, the government signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras in partnership with Bodhan AI to roll out an AI Tutor across Government, Aided and Private schools in Andhra Pradesh.

The AI Tutor will be grounded 100 percent in SCERT textbooks, targeting at least 98 percent curriculum accuracy with zero tolerance for unsafe or harmful content. Implementation will follow a three phase model consisting of design, pilot in over 100 schools and statewide scale up, with defined uptime benchmarks of 95 to 97 percent.

The platform will function as State owned Digital Public Infrastructure, ensuring full data sovereignty, parental consent and compliance with the DPDP Act 2023, while supporting teachers and not replacing them.

For Andhra Pradesh. Artificial intelligence is not merely an economic lever. It is an educational mission that begins in classrooms, scales through universities and prepares an entire generation for the quantum and AI era.

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The demonstration was held in the presence of Dr. Ram Sewak Sharma, Chair, India Energy Stack; Shri Jitendra Srivastava, Chairman and Managing Director, REC Limited; Shri Ashish Kumar Goel, Chairman, UPPCL; Shri Alok Kumar, Director General, AIDA; Shri Reji Pillai, President, ISGF; Shri Shashank Misra, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power; Prince Dhawan, Executive Director, REC; and Smt. Swetha Ravi Kumar, Executive Director, FSR Global.

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The session brought together leaders from government, healthcare, academia, and industry to explore how collaborative AI ecosystems can strengthen public health systems through early detection, intelligent decision support, and population-scale healthcare management.

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The Ministry said, the Pavilion aims to project India’s AI ecosystem not merely as a consumer of global technology, but as a creator of indigenous, scalable and socially relevant AI solutions.

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Experts at the summit, including USISPF President Mukesh Aghi, highlighted India’s strategic lead in making AI affordable, scalable, and accessible. With one of the world’s largest structured databases and a robust digital public infrastructure, India is positioning itself as a model for the Global South by bridging the gap between high-tech innovation and grassroots impact. The summit, anchored in the “IndiaAI Mission,” features three flagship Global Impact Challenges—AI for ALL, AI by HER, and YUVAi—aimed at identifying inclusive, development-oriented solutions. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to deliver the formal inaugural address of the summit on February 19, setting a long-term roadmap for responsible and human-centric AI governance.

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Driving Global Discourse: Three Strategic Sessions

REC is convening three distinct sessions to address the intersection of artificial intelligence, energy transition, and infrastructure financing:

●      Global Mission on AI for Energy (February 16 – 16:30 to 17:25 hrs, L2 Audi I): Partnering with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), this session focuses on building “AI-ready” and “citizen-ready” power systems. It aims to align leadership on high-impact use cases that make clean electricity more affordable and inclusive.

●      The AI-Energy-Finance Trifecta (February 17 – 10:30 to 11:25 hrs, Room no 10): In collaboration with the World Bank, REC will examine the rapid expansion of energy-intensive data centers. The discussion will focus on the policy and financing foundations needed to unlock AI-driven energy optimization and resilient, green data-center development in India.

●      India Energy Stack (IES) and the AI-Ready Power Sector (February 18 – 11:30 to 12:25, West wing room 4 A): Partnering with FSR Global, this session explores the India Energy Stack as a common, interoperable digital layer for the power sector. The discussion will center on how this digital public infrastructure can lower integration costs and enable a shift from “energy access” to “energy agency” for consumers.

Empowering Consumers: Launch of Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Energy Trading A major highlight of the summit will be the launch of a Peer-to-Peer (P2P) energy trading program during the India Energy Stack session. This initiative is designed to transform consumers from passive recipients of electricity into active market participants. By leveraging secure, interoperable digital protocols, P2P trading will allow neighbors to buy and sell surplus solar energy directly among themselves, fostering a decentralized energy ecosystem and providing new monetization opportunities for households and small businesses.

A Hub of Innovation: The REC Pavilion

REC Limited will demonstrate its commitment to a digital-first energy landscape at its 140 sq m pavilion located at First Floor, Hall 4 (4F.19). Visitors can explore various AI-driven solutions designed to enhance grid efficiency, improve utility performance, and support India’s transition toward a smarter, greener energy future.

Through these initiatives, REC Limited continues to lead the charge in integrating advanced technology with robust infrastructure to power a sustainable and digitally empowered India.

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The Yuva AI for All course is a four-hour, self-paced programme comprising six modules that cover AI fundamentals, ethics and real-world applications, requiring no prior coding knowledge. Participants receive certification upon completion. According to MeitY, the initiative aligns with the IndiaAI Mission, where skilling is one of seven core pillars, and combines instructor-led training, micro- and nano-credentials, and nationwide outreach. Launched in collaboration with partners such as Future Skills Prime, iGOT Karmayogi, Coursera and TCS iON, the programme also serves as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled from February 16–20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Positioned as the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, the event will focus on translating AI discussions into development-oriented outcomes under the themes of People, Planet and Progress.

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