Gandhinagar, 11 December 2025:
The Government of Gujarat, in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT Gandhinagar, hosted the Regional Pre-Summit Conference on AI for Good Governance at Mahatma Mandir today. The event marks a major preparatory milestone ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for 15–20 February 2026 in New Delhi.
The conference brought together senior policymakers, global industry leaders, researchers, academics, and innovators to shape actionable pathways for building a secure, scalable, and citizen-centric AI ecosystem for India.
Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel Inaugurates Conference; Calls AI a Tool for Inclusive Development
Inaugurating the event, Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Rajnikant Patel emphasized that AI will significantly redefine “quality, economy, security, and society,” echoing the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
He said:
“To ensure that development reaches every district and every language, regional AI conferences like this are crucial platforms. Leaders from AI startups, industry, and academia can reflect on how AI can better support people and improve lives.”
The conference opened with a curated walkthrough of the AI Experience Zone, showcasing live demonstrations of AI technologies for governance, agriculture, healthcare, and industry developed jointly by IndiaAI and DST Gujarat.
Gujarat Leaders Highlight State’s AI Vision and Infrastructure Push
Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Rameshbhai Sanghavi reaffirmed Gujarat’s commitment to supporting innovation:
“AI has become the new electricity powering every sector of Gujarat’s growth. Bring your ideas, take the first step—and the Government of Gujarat will walk ten steps with you.”
Minister for Science & Technology, Shri Arjunbhai Devabhai Modhwadia, described AI as the most disruptive technological shift of his generation. He highlighted:
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Launch of the Gujarat AI Stack
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Rollout of Cloud Adoption Guidelines 2025
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A future-ready foundation for AI-driven governance, citizen services, and data-led policymaking
IndiaAI Mission Underscores India’s Global Leadership in Democratizing AI
Delivering a keynote address, Shri Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary MeitY, CEO IndiaAI Mission, DG NIC, emphasized India’s leadership in making AI accessible:
“The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 will showcase how India is democratizing AI, taking it to the masses, and shaping a future where its benefits reach every citizen.”
The inaugural session also included remarks from senior dignitaries including:
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Shri Manoj Kumar Das, Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat
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Mr. Rashid Ali Al Ali, Executive Director, Communications Technologies Authority, Government of Sharjah
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Smt. Ponugumatla Bharathi, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of Gujarat
Key Announcements: AI Stacks, MoUs, and Cloud Adoption Policy 2025
A major highlight of the event was the announcement of:
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AI Stacks for scalable and secure AI deployment
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MoUs with global and regional AI leaders
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Cloud Adoption Policy 2025, strengthening the state’s digital infrastructure and AI-readiness
Throughout the day, experts from IndiaAI Mission, Bhashini, Google Cloud, Microsoft, IBM Research, NVIDIA, Oracle, and AWS led sessions on AI’s transformative role across:
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Governance
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Agriculture
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Healthcare
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Fintech
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Public service delivery
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Generative AI innovation
Shaping the Roadmap to India–AI Impact Summit 2026
Insights from the Gandhinagar Regional Conference will feed directly into the frameworks and outcomes of the upcoming India–AI Impact Summit 2026. The pre-summit underscores India’s commitment to building an AI-powered future that is inclusive, scalable, and citizen-first.
Conclusion
The Pre-Summit Conference on AI for Good Governance reflects India’s growing leadership in artificial intelligence and digital public infrastructure. With strong political support, industry participation, and forward-looking policy initiatives, India is poised to shape global AI discourse while accelerating domestic transformation across all sectors.
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Source: PIB
