IndiaAI Hosts Inclusion-Focused AI Working Group at IIT Hyderabad

19 Jan 2026 CW Team

The IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad, recently hosted the Working Group Meeting on Inclusion for Social Empowerment at the IIT Hyderabad campus. The forum brought together policymakers, academics, industry leaders and researchers to advance national deliberations on inclusive, equitable and responsible AI adoption.

The meeting serves as a precursor to the India AI Impact Summit 2026 and is part of a nationwide series of consultations shaping the Summit’s agenda and outcomes. Speakers highlighted the need to embed inclusion, trust and societal context at the core of India’s AI journey, leveraging strong digital public infrastructure while addressing bias, access and accountability.

Panel discussions examined inclusive AI development across the lifecycle and the societal adoption of AI in sectors such as healthcare and public services. The deliberations will inform national discussions at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, reinforcing India’s commitment to building inclusive, human-centric AI ecosystems aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

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