New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a comprehensive and value-driven vision for Artificial Intelligence, asserting that India's AI journey will be anchored in humanity, inclusivity and trust.

Addressing the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital, the Prime Minister introduced the philosophy of "MANAV" , a framework that blends technological advancement with human values and national development goals.

The acronym stands for Moral and Ethical Systems, Accountable Governance, National Sovereignty, Accessible and Inclusive AI, and Valid and Legitimate Systems.

Under the first pillar, Modi emphasised that AI must be grounded in strong moral and ethical systems.

Fairness, transparency and mea...