Uttar Pradesh Implements 'MANAV' AI Governance Framework

12 UPDATES · 10 DAYS · 19 FEB 2026 — 28 FEB 2026

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Latest · 28 Feb 2026

India's government has committed over US$200 billion to AI and deep-tech initiatives, but experts warn that workforce reskilling is crucial to avoid widening inequality.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the AI Summit 2026, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's unveiling of the MANAV vision for AI and the subsequent criticism by Congress leader Jairam Ramesh. It excludes other actions by Prime Minister Modi, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, or any other attendees unless they are direct developments of the AI Summit 2026 and the MANAV vision announcement.

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19Feb

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

AI Summit 2026: Congress takes dig at PM Modi's ‘MANAV’ vision for AI

The Hindu

India will formally join the US-led Pax Silica initiative on artificial intelligence and supply chain security.

20Feb

The Hindu

Uttar Pradesh, under Yogi Adityanath's leadership, is implementing the 'MANAV' framework for AI governance to promote ethical, inclusive, and accountable innovation.

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi met with 16 AI and deeptech startup CEOs to discuss the potential of AI in various sectors.

The Hindu

Ten Indian Youth Congress workers were detained for staging a disruptive protest at the AI Impact Summit exhibition hall in Delhi.

South China Morning Post

Rival AI CEOs Sam Altman and Dario Amodei snubbed a photo op with other leaders at the India AI Summit.

BBC

Google DeepMind's CEO urged urgent research on AI threats, emphasizing the need for collaborative regulation to address risks.

The Hindu

India's IT minister announced a multilingual AI translation declaration at an AI summit, with over 70 signatories, but analysts predict it may lack concrete commitments.

21Feb

The Hindu

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tobgay advocates for ethical AI regulation and leverages GMC's potential as a technological hub to address job displacement concerns.

22Feb

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi highlighted advancements in artificial intelligence, including its use in animal care and livestock management, during his "Mann Ki Baat" radio broadcast.

The Hindu

The India AI Impact Summit concluded with the signing of a New Delhi Declaration emphasizing equitable AI distribution and showcasing India's AI advancements in various sectors.

28Feb

LATEST UPDATE — South China Morning Post

India's government has committed over US$200 billion to AI and deep-tech initiatives, but experts warn that workforce reskilling is crucial to avoid widening inequality.

Story concluded