NEW DELHI (Feb 19, 2026) — Addressing world leaders at the AI Impact Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi introduced India’s “MANAV” framework, a human-centric vision designed to ensure that artificial intelligence evolves as a force for global good.
The MANAV Framework
PM Modi explained that MANAV (the Hindi word for “human”) stands for five core pillars:
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M — Moral and Ethical System: Ensuring AI adheres to human values.
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A — Accountable Governance: Maintaining transparency in AI-driven decisions.
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N — National Sovereignty: Protecting the right to data and digital borders.
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A — Accessible and Inclusive: Ensuring technology reaches the last mile.
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V — Valid and Legitimate: Guaranteeing systems are reliable and legally sound.
Key Highlights from the Summit
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A New Era: The PM compared the AI revolution to the invention of wireless communication, stating we are entering an era where humans and machines “co-create, co-work, and co-evolve.”
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Unprecedented Scale: While past technological shifts took decades, PM Modi noted that the transition to “learning machines” is happening at an unexpected speed and scale.
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Global Gathering: The five-day summit at Bharat Mandapam has brought together 500 global leaders, including UN Secretary-General António Guterres and IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva.
