India, Feb. 18 -- At the second day ( yesterday) of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 opened with a high-impact session that examined the dual imperatives of people-centric AI and sovereign technological capability.

The session "From Algorithms to Outcomes: Building AI that Works for People" at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 focused on ensuring that artificial intelligence systems translate into measurable improvements in public service delivery and citizen welfare. The discussion centred on how compute, models and data must ultimately lead to deployable applications that enhance productivity, strengthen governance and deliver tangible benefits to citizens.

Addressing the session, S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, said that the India AI Mis...