Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India’s commitment to accessibility and inclusion at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. His speech was translated in real time into sign language using AI technology, ensuring persons with disabilities could fully engage. The initiative reflects India’s vision of democratizing AI for empowerment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored India’s vision of inclusive innovation at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. In a landmark demonstration, his speech was translated in real time into sign language using artificial intelligence, making the proceedings accessible to persons with hearing disabilities.
The AI-enabled translation was projected live on large screens, alongside simultaneous dubbing in 11 languages, ensuring that the summit reached a diverse audience. Modi emphasized that India’s AI journey must prioritize accessibility, inclusion, and empowerment, particularly for marginalized communities. He reiterated that technology should bridge divides rather than create them, positioning India as a global leader in ethical and inclusive AI adoption.
Key highlights from the summit include
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Prime Minister’s speech translated in real time into sign language using AI technology
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AI-enabled interpretation projected live at Bharat Mandapam, alongside dubbing in 11 languages
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Focus on accessibility and inclusion as central pillars of India’s AI vision
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Commitment to democratizing AI for empowerment of all citizens, especially persons with disabilities
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Part of India’s broader M.A.N.A.V. vision for AI: Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive, Valid and Legitimate
Industry experts note that this initiative demonstrates India’s proactive approach to harnessing AI for social good, setting a precedent for global adoption of inclusive technologies. The summit reinforced India’s ambition to lead in AI innovation while ensuring that no citizen is left behind in the digital transformation.
Sources: BBC News, PTI, The National, Prime Minister’s Office (PM India)