NEW DELHI: Seva Teerth, which houses Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly relocated office (PMO), hosted a distinguished gathering of AI CEOs from around the world on Friday. The leaders met the Prime Minister for a roundtable discussion on artificial intelligence and its growing global influence and impact. The session, organised by the prime minister reflected his efforts to give fresh momentum to AI development.
According to official sources, the startups participating in the roundtable discussed tackling population-scale challenges across key sectors. "In healthcare, they use AI for advanced diagnostics, gene therapy, and efficient patient record management to extend quality care to the last mile. In agriculture, they leverage geospatial and underwater intelligence to boost productivity and help manage climate risks", the PMO said in a statement later.
It added that the group also included ventures focused on cybersecurity, ethical AI, space, social empowerment through vernacular access to justice and education, and modernising legacy systems to strengthen enterprise productivity. "Together, they reflect an ecosystem addressing local needs while building global leadership in AI-driven innovation", it stated.
The AI startups praised India’s sustained efforts to strengthen its artificial intelligence ecosystem. During the roundtable, attendees highlighted the sector’s rapid expansion and significant untapped potential, observing that the global momentum of AI innovation and deployment is increasingly shifting towards India.
The CEOs also commended the India AI Impact Summit, describing it as a reflection of the country’s growing stature in shaping global conversations on AI. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated innovators for taking bold risks and developing impactful solutions. He discussed the potential of harnessing AI technology across sectors, including agriculture and environmental protection, such as monitoring crop productivity and fertiliser use to safeguard soil health.
Emphasising the importance of promoting Indian languages and culture, he called for expanding AI tools to support higher education in the mother tongue. The PMO stated, "The Prime Minister underscored the need for strong data governance, cautioned against misinformation, and urged the development of solutions tailored to India’s needs".
Referring to UPI as a model of simple and scalable digital innovation, Modi expressed confidence in Indian companies and encouraged trust in domestic products. He also spoke about expanding private participation in the space sector and noted strong investor interest in Indian startups.
The meeting was attended by CEOs and founders of Abridge, Adalat AI, BrainSightAI, Credo AI, Eka Care, Glean, Innogle, Invideo, Miko, Origin, Prophaze, Rasen, Rubrik, SatSure, Supernova and Sypha AI. Also present were P. K. Mishra, S. Shaktikanta Das, and Jitin Prasada.