India's 'MANAV' AI vision aims for a human-centric, foolproof future

Union Home Minister Amit Shah lauded India's 'MANAV' AI vision, unveiled by PM Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The human-centric framework aims for a foolproof future based on morality, accountability, and national sovereignty.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday praised the MANAV vision, stating it sets humanity's direction towards a fool-proof future. India's AI vision, MANAV, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, emphasised a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence. MANAV stands for Moral and ethical systems, Accountable governance, National sovereignty, Accessible and inclusive technology, and Valid and legitimate systems. This vision aims to guide AI development globally, prioritising ethics, transparency, and data sovereignty.Referring to the vision put forth by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the IndiaAI Impact Summit 2026, Shah said that 'MANAV' sets humanity's direction towards a "foolproof future". "India's AI vision MANAV put forth by Modi Ji at #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 sets humanity's direction towards a fool-proof future. With principles of morality, accountability, national data sovereignty, accessibility and valid systems world is ready for the next civilisational leap", Amit Shah said on X.India's AI vision MANAV put forth by Modi Ji at #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 sets humanity's direction towards foolproof future. With principles of morality, accountability, national data sovereignty, accessibility and valid systems world is ready for the next civilisational leap. pic.twitter.com/kCRd4vPyIi — Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 19, 2026

PM Modi Outlines Vision at AI Impact Summit 2026

Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined MANAV AI Vision at the AI Impact Summit 2026 and held a series of meetings with global leaders on the sidelines of the mega event to foster bilateral cooperation.PM Modi met Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Swiss President Guy Parmelin, Greece Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and French President Emmanuel Macron, discussing ways to deepen cooperation across technology, trade, connectivity and strategic sectors.In a post on X, PM Modi said he and Dutch Prime Minister Schoof deliberated on strengthening linkages in a range of areas, including semiconductors, mega water projects and green hydrogen.PM Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on Thursday. Addressing the gathering on the occasion, he remarked that the world's largest and historic AI Impact Summit is being held in India, a nation representing one-sixth of humanity.He highlighted that India is home to the world's largest youth population, the biggest tech talent pool, and a thriving tech-enabled ecosystem. He emphasised that India not only creates new technologies but also adopts them at an unprecedented pace.The Prime Minister noted that 140 crore Indians are eager to embrace new technologies. He said Artificial Intelligence marks a transformative chapter in human history."We must democratise AI. It must become a tool for inclusion and empowerment, particularly for the Global South. We are entering an era where humans and intelligent systems co-create, co-work and co-evolve. AI will make our work smarter, more efficient and more impactful," he said."We must develop a collective resolve of AI for the Global Common Good. In AI, India sees opportunity and the blueprint of tomorrow," he added.

The Five Pillars of MANAV

The Prime Minister outlined MANA vision for AI - Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive, Valid and Legitimate"M - Moral and Ethical Systems: AI must be based on ethical guidelines, A - Accountable Governance: Transparent rules and robust oversight, N - National Sovereignty: Data belongs to its rightful owner, A - Accessible and Inclusive: AI must not be a monopoly, but a multiplier, V - Valid and Legitimate: AI must be lawful and verifiable," he said.The Prime Minister asserted that India's MANAV Vision will become a crucial link for humanity's welfare in the AI-driven world of the 21st century.Addressing the Leaders Plenary Session later, PM Modi said that the AI Impact Summit will shape a human-centric, sensitive global ecosystem. He said AI must be accessible to all, with Global South priorities at the centre of governance."Ethics in AI must be unlimited; profit must align with purpose," he said.

Three Key Suggestions for Ethical AI

The Prime Minister outlined three key suggestions for ethical use of AI: Trusted global data framework, transparent 'glass box' safety rules, and embedding human values in AI

Bolstering India's AI Infrastructure

He said AI is a shared resource for the welfare of humanity.Prime Minister remarked that Aspirational India has a major role in the global journey of Artificial Intelligence and, recognizing this responsibility, India is taking significant steps. He highlighted that under India's AI Mission, 38,000 GPUs are already available and 24,000 more will be added in the next six months.He stated that India is providing its startups with world-class computing power at highly affordable rates. He noted that India has also created AIKosh (National Dataset Platform), through which more than 7,500 datasets and 270 AI models have been shared as national resources.The Prime Minister emphasised that India's direction and vision for AI are clear--AI is a shared resource for the welfare of humanity. He underlined the need to build an AI future that advances innovation, strengthens inclusion, and integrates human values.PM Modi said that when technology and human trust move together, the true impact of AI will be visible across the world.

Fostering Global and Industry Collaboration

PM Modi, in a display of international cooperation, also joined world leaders and global tech leaders for a traditional 'family photo' at Bharat Mandapam today, marking a defining moment of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.The group photograph featured the Prime Minister alongside prominent figures of the global technology landscape, including the CEO of Google and Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, the CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, Alexandr Wang, the Chief AI Officer of Meta, and the CEO of Anthropic, Dario Amodei.Later, the Prime Minister also participated in the CEO Roundtable held during the summit, which brought together stakeholders from AI, technology and innovation sectors, focusing on scaling AI responsibly, strengthening global collaboration and unlocking growth opportunities.The India AI Impact Summit 2026, the first global AI summit hosted in the Global South, has brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academics and civil society representatives to deliberate on responsible AI governance and inclusive technological advancement. (ANI)(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Asianet Newsable English staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)