The Three Sutras

People

People

The people sutra embodies the fundamental principle that AI must servehumanity in all its diversity, respecting cultural identities, preserving human dignity, and ensuring that no one is left behind in the AI revolution. This sutra aims to ensure that AI development prioritizes human-centered outcomes across three fundamental dimensions: fostering human development in an AI-enabled world; advancing inclusivity through multilingual, gender-equitable, accessible, and culturally contextualized AI systems; and establishing robust frameworks for safe and trusted AI deployment. This sutra is grounded in the principle that AI must serve diverse human needs while upholding the highest standards of safety, trust, and inclusive participation.

Planet

Planet

The planetsutra is grounded in the dual imperative of making AI development and deployment more resourceefficient, while at the same time leveraging AI capabilities to accelerate climate resilience, environmental protection, and breakthrough scientific discoveries.It recognizes that AI is expanding the frontiers of how we interpret, interact with, and ultimately influence the biological systems that sustain humanity. This Sutra embodies the principle that technological advancement must align with planetary stewardship, ensuring that AI contributes to rather than compromises global sustainability goals.

Progress

Progress

The progress sutra focuses on ensuring that the benefits of AI are equitably distributed, closely aligned with global development priorities, and strategically leveraged to enhance economic productivity and inclusive growth. It seeks to bridge the digital and AI divide by democratizing access to critical AI resources, such as datasets, computational infrastructure, and advanced models. This sutra also emphasizes the application of AI to accelerate socio-economic development across key sectors, including healthcare, education, governance, and agriculture.

Our Flagship Events

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AI for ALL

The AI for ALL – Global Impact Challenge is a worldwide competition for startups, researchers, and institutions with pilot-ready or scaling AI solutions.

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AI by Her

The AI by Her challenge is designed for women-led startups, researchers, and institutions aiming to drive innovation in technology and create significant social impact.

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Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI (YUVAi) Challenge

The Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI (YUVAi) Challenge is a nationwide competition inviting students under 18 to build and submit AI-powered prototypes.

Pre Summit Events

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3rd Digital Democracy Dialogue

Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodini hosted a dialogue on September 25, 2025, focusing on how digital creators shape opinion, foster inclusivity, and bridge decision-makers with new-age influencers. The dialogue brought together Gen Z creators, policymakers, and thought leaders, while also spotlighting Goa’s role as a digital communications leader, balancing cultural preservation with economic growth and advancing efforts to structure the creator economy.

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Parliamentary Roundtable on Responsible AI, Digital Infrastructure and Global Collaboration

On September 25, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) hosted a Parliamentary Roundtable that brought together parliamentarians, policymakers, researchers, and innovators to discuss how responsible AI and strong digital infrastructure can drive social good, empower startups and MSMEs, and position India as a model for the Global South. The outcomes will inform the India AI Impact Summit 2026, shaping an inclusive and globally connected AI ecosystem.

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At the Heart of Development: Aid, Trade, and Technology.

On the sidelines of the 80th Session of the UN General Assembly, the Observer Research Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations in India and Reliance Foundation, on September 24, 2025, hosted a level panel with Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, MeitY, delivering the keynote address. This ministerial dialogue will spotlight how emerging technologies, including AI, can accelerate progress on the SDG Agenda by weaving together aid, trade, and technological innovation, reshaping pathways for global cooperation, sustainable development, and advancing shared priorities across nations.