India outlines seven chakras for AI roadmap ahead of India-AI Impact Summit

Ahead of the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, India has outlined seven 'chakras' to shape global discussions on how artificial intelligence (AI) should be developed and used. These chakras act as thematic working groups that translate broad principles into real policy and on-ground action.

The summit’s conversations are structured around seven interconnected “chakras,” each highlighting a critical domain where AI can catalyze social, economic, and scientific progress. These chakras translate the Summit’s guiding principles, or “sutras,” into actionable priorities spanning policy, innovation, and practical implementation.

Chakra 1: Human capital

 This Chakra focuses on preparing people for an AI-driven future of work. It aims to promote fair skilling, inclusive workforce transitions and equal access to new opportunities created by AI.

Chakra 2: Inclusion for social empowerment

 The focus here is on building AI systems that are inclusive by design. The goal is to empower diverse communities and ensure fair representation across societies.

Chakra 3: Safe and trusted AI

This chakra looks at building trust in AI. It seeks globally trusted systems based on transparency, accountability and shared safeguards that support responsible innovation.

Chakra 4: Science

This group explores how artificial intelligence can accelerate scientific research. It focuses on strengthening global scientific collaboration and turning breakthroughs into shared progress.

Chakra 5: Resilience, innovation and efficiency

The emphasis here is on sustainable AI systems. This includes energy-efficient technologies, responsible use of resources, and AI solutions that support climate resilience.

Chakra 6: Democratizing AI resources

 This chakra promotes fair access to foundational AI tools and infrastructure. The aim is to enable inclusive innovation and sustainable development.

Chakra 7: AI for Economic Development and Social Good

 The final Chakra focuses on using AI to boost productivity, innovation, and inclusive growth across economies and societies.

Through these seven Chakras, India aims to influence global AI standards while addressing domestic challenges. The outcomes of the Summit are expected to guide policymakers, investors and industry leaders in the years ahead.

The summit will be held in New Delhi from February 16 to 20 and will be the first-ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South, underlining India’s growing role in global technology governance. The summit has drawn strong international interest. Around 15-20 heads of government, more than 50 international ministers and over 40 Indian and global CEOs are expected to attend.