Source: Mint
Context:
The AI Impact Summit held in New Delhi concluded with 89 countries and international organisations endorsing the New Delhi Declaration, a global framework to guide the development and governance of Artificial Intelligence.
What is the New Delhi Declaration?
The New Delhi Declaration (2026) is a multinational consensus framework for responsible, inclusive and cooperative development of AI.
- Non-binding global roadmap for AI governance
- Promotes “AI for All”
- Based on the principle: Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya (welfare and happiness for all)
- Seeks to reduce global inequality in access to AI technologies
Core Aim
Bridging the AI Divide
The declaration aims to ensure that key AI resources — such as computing infrastructure, data and technical knowledge — are not concentrated in a few advanced economies, but are widely accessible for:
- economic growth
- social development
- scientific progress
- inclusive innovation
Seven Pillars (“Chakras”) Framework
The declaration is structured around seven strategic pillars, including:
- Democratization of AI resources
- Trusted and secure AI systems
- Human capital development and reskilling
- AI for scientific research
- Social empowerment through AI
- Resilient and sustainable AI infrastructure
- International collaboration with national sovereignty
This provides a holistic governance architecture covering access, safety, innovation and sustainability.
