M.A.N.A.V. Vision for Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence

Context:

• The Prime Minister of India presented the M.A.N.A.V. vision at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
• It outlines India’s human-centric framework for artificial intelligence governance.

About M.A.N.A.V. Vision

• M.A.N.A.V. (PM Narendra Modi’s Human-Centric AI Odyssey) is India’s guiding framework for AI development.
• It places human values, ethics, inclusivity, and trust at the core of technological advancement.

Objectives

• Ensure AI development is ethical, inclusive, and accountable.
• Balance innovation with human dignity, safety, and legal safeguards.
• Democratise AI access across sectors such as governance, education, healthcare, and agriculture.

Five Pillars of M.A.N.A.V.

1. Moral and Ethical Systems
   • Focus on fairness, transparency, and human oversight in AI systems.
   • Promotes AI literacy and ethics through the National Education Policy 2020.
2. Accountable Governance
   • Transparent oversight through IndiaAI Mission and governance guidelines.
   • Encourages explainable, lawful, and responsible AI deployment.
3. National Sovereignty
   • Emphasis on secure data, domestic computing capacity, and indigenous AI models.
   • Supported by initiatives such as the India Semiconductor Mission and trusted digital infrastructure.
4. Accessible and Inclusive AI
   • Democratization of AI through Digital Public Infrastructure.
   • Platforms like IndiaAI Compute Portal, MeghRaj Cloud, and IndiaAI Kosh support affordable access for innovators.
5. Valid, Safe and Legitimate Systems
   • Ensures AI systems are trustworthy, legal, and verifiable.
   • Supported by IT Amendment Rules 2026 regulating synthetic media and deepfakes.