PM Modi outlines India's 'MANAV' vision at AI summit: Here's what it means- Grow Mudra

PM Modi outlines India's 'MANAV' vision at AI summit: Here's what it means

19 Feb , 2026 By : Debdeep Gupta

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented what he called as the "MANAV" vision for artificial intelligence (AI)

Speaking at the AI Impact Summit on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented what he called as India's "MANAV" vision for artificial intelligence (AI).

"Today at the New Delhi AI Impact Summit, I present the MANAV Vision for AI. MANAV means human, and MANAV Vision says M- moral and ethical systems: AI should be based on ethical guidance. A- accountable governance means transparent rules, robust oversight; N- national sovereignty means whose data, his right. A- accessible and inclusive means AI should be a multiplier, not a monopoly. V- valid and legitimate means AI should be lawful and verifiable. This MANAV vision of India will become an important link for the welfare of humanity in the AI-based world of the 21st century," the Prime Minister said.

During his address, the Prime Minister also called for democratisation of AI. He said, "For AI, humans are just data points. To ensure that humans are not reduced to mere raw material, AI must be democratised."

"It must be made a medium for inclusion and empowerment, especially in the Global South. We must give AI an open sky and also keep the command in our hands, just like GPS. GPS shows us the way, but the final call on which direction we should go is ours. The direction in which we take AI today will determine our future," he said.

On concerns around AI and jobs, the Prime Minister said it is the era of humans and intelligent systems working in collaboration.

"Decades ago, when the internet started, no one could have imagined how many jobs it would create. The same is true for AI. Today, it is difficult to imagine what kind of jobs will be created in this field in the future. The future of work in AI is not predefined. It will depend on our decisions, our course and course of action. I believe the future of work is a new opportunity for us. This is the era of humans and intelligent systems working together," Modi said.