PM Modi to inaugurate India AI Impact Expo on February 16
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Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the India AI Impact Expo 2026 at Bharat Mandapam to showcase AI solutions and foster global partnerships.
Background
The expo runs from February 16-20, 2026, featuring over 300 exhibition pavilions and 600 high-potential startups. It is organized around three thematic chakras: people, planet, and progress.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceBharat Mandapam: Venue for the India AI Impact Expo 2026
- FactIndia AI Impact Expo 2026: Expected to attract over 2.5 lakh visitors
- FactIndia AI Impact Expo 2026: Features over 600 high-potential startups
- PostMaxim Oreshkin: Deputy Chief of the Kremlin staff and economic aide to President Putin
For Mains
Q. Discuss how India can leverage Artificial Intelligence to achieve the 'People, Planet, and Progress' framework while ensuring ethical governance and global leadership.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Sovereign AI: Balancing rapid technological adoption with data privacy and ethical safeguards
- Economic Diplomacy: Leveraging AI as a tool for bilateral trade and global startup integration
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence · Digital Public Infrastructure · Technological Sovereignty · Startup Ecosystem · Global AI Governance
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